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Cephalus
[ sef-uh-luhs ]
noun
- the husband of Procris.
-cephalus
combining form
- denoting a cephalic abnormality
hydrocephalus
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Cephalus1
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Example Sentences
Cephalus, at whose house the conversation of Platos Republic is placed, was a resident alien.
If Cephalus was caught into the arms of one that was a goddess, Asclepius obtained yet greater honour.
At this time the goddess fell in love with Cephalus, the young hunter, and frequently visited him on Mount Hymettus.
Le´laps.The tireless hunting dog given by Procris to Cephalus, 70.
On the wall behind, upon the right-hand horn, you must paint her husband Tithonus, and on the left her lover Cephalus.
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