Iobates

American  

[ahy-ob-uh-teez, ee-ob-] / aɪˈɒb əˌtiz, iˈɒb- /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a Lycian king commissioned by his son-in-law, Proetus, to kill Bellerophon: after surviving ordeals designed to destroy him, Bellerophon was believed to be divinely protected, and Iobates gave him half his kingdom.

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Example Sentences

He was afraid lest King Iobates should imagine that he had fled from the Chimera.

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert

After some time, Bellerophon suddenly remembered the sealed message intrusted to his care, and hastened to deliver it to Iobates, with many apologies for his forgetfulness.

From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by Guerber, H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline)

But the gods watched over the true and loyal youth, and inclined the heart of Iobates, who was an amiable prince, towards his guest.

From Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by Berens, E.M.

Bellerophon, mounted on Pegasus, the winged horse given him by Pallas, slew the monster, and on his return received the daughter of Iobates to wife.

From The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge by Nuttall, P. Austin

At that time, a young hero, Bellerophon by name, made a journey from his own country to the court of King Iobates of Lycia.

From Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls by Bailey, Carolyn Sherwin