Adrastus

American  

[uh-dras-tuhs] / əˈdræs təs /

Or Adrastos

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a king of Argos and leader of the Seven against Thebes.

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Adrastus British  

/ əˈdræstəs /

noun

1. Greek myth a king of Argos and leader of the Seven against Thebes of whom he was the sole survivor

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Example Sentences

A bas-relief of the death of Atys, killed by Adrastus, a short distance beyond this, has been suggested as part of the tomb of Seneca, who was put to death "near the fourth milestone" by order of Nero.

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This marvelous horse passed successively into Hercules’ and Adrastus’ hands; and the latter won all the chariot races, thanks to his fleetness.

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City in Argolis, dedicated to Juno, 52-54; Eurystheus, king of, 218-220; Acrisius, king of, 240, 249; Adrastus, king of, 260, 287; Prœtus, king of, 291; Agamemnon’s return to, 336; significance, 389, 390.

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Centaurs and Lapithæ To show his devotion to this newly won friend, Theseus consented to accompany him to the court of Adrastus, King of Argos, and witness his marriage to Hippodamia, daughter of the king.

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Polynices’ nature was not one to endure such a slight patiently; and he hastened off to Argos, where he persuaded Adrastus, the king, to give him his daughter in marriage, and aid him to recover his inheritance.

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