Myrmidon

Myrmidon [-s] proper n

ME < L. < Gk 'ant'.

1. Emmet; pismire; large ant; mythological race that Zeus created from insects; warlike people from Thessalia; group who followed Achilles on the expedition against Troy; [fig.] soldier; warrior; loyal follower; trusted person; faithful subordinate who carries out orders without questions; [metaphor] snowflake.