Iphitus
or Iph·i·tos
[ if-i-tuhs, ahy-fi- ]
nounClassical Mythology.
a son of Eurytus, thrown to his death off the walls of Tiryns by Hercules.
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They were revived by Iphitus, king of Elis, who obtained for them the solemn sanction of the Delphic oracle.
The Student's Mythology | Catherine Ann WhitePage 312—there were two entries for Iphitus (one referencing p. 192 and incorrectly located before the entry for Ino).
The Student's Mythology | Catherine Ann WhiteIphitus, on the other hand, was seeking horses; for twelve mares had been lost, which had as foals twelve hardy mules.
The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) | VariousTo Iphitus Ulysses gave a sharp-edged sword and a stout spear, as the beginning of a loving friendship.
The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) | VariousUp to the polished treasure-chamber she went, and took down the great bow given to Ulysses by Iphitus.
National Epics | Kate Milner Rabb
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