Thespius

[ thes-pee-uhs ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. the founder of the city of Thespiae and the father, by Megamede, of 50 daughters, all of whom bore sons to Hercules.

Example Sentences

Hurriedly cloaking himself, Valerius accompanied the man through various winding ways, and came to a chamber where Thespius lay.

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A strong shudder shook the blood-smeared figure, and Count Thespius went limp.

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This was the marriage of fifty girls at one time—the daughters of king Thespius.

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