Periander

[ per-ee-an-der ]

noun

1. died 585 b.c., tyrant of Corinth.

Example Sentences

Periander sees another within, bearing no more resemblance to me—yet as much—than does this, to Aurelian.'

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Periander made no reply but proceeded to bring a field of corn to a level by cutting off the tallest ears.

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Periander received his friend with a cordial welcome, and listened with wonder to the story of his escape.

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Many years Arion stayed with Periander, who held him in high honor and loaded him with costly presents.

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He sang the old song which he had sung in the Lesbian vineyards when Periander saw him first.

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