Adrastus

or A·dras·tos

[ uh-dras-tuhs ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. a king of Argos and leader of the Seven against Thebes.

Adrastus

/ əˈdræstəs /

noun

1. Greek myth a king of Argos and leader of the Seven against Thebes of whom he was the sole survivor

Example Sentences

Adrastus, king of Argos, who assisted his son-in-law Polynices, and survived the war; Theb.

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Later on the banished prince married Adrastus's daughter, and the king equipped a large army to go with Polynices to Thebes.

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Tydeus, Parthenopaeus, and Adrastus were three of the seven heroes who fought against Thebes.

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The first care of Adrastus was to aid Polynices in regaining possession of his lawful share in the government of Thebes.

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Adrastus now gave his troops the word of command to storm the city, and they rushed forward to the attack with great valour.

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