Adrastus

or A·dras·tos

[ uh-dras-tuh s ]

/ əˈdræs təs /

noun Classical Mythology.

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

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Examples from the Web for adrastus

Crœsus, though overwhelmed with anguish, was disarmed of all resentment at witnessing Adrastus's suffering.
Cyrus the Great|Jacob Abbott
I have heard that he aspires to higher thoughts than Thebes, having trusted in his alliance with Adrastus and his army.
The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I.|Euripides
The oracle replied to his question that Adrastus was king of the Sicyonians and Cleisthenes was a brigand.
History Of Ancient Civilization|Charles Seignobos
Then he transferred to Melanippus the festivals and the sacrifices formerly paid to the honor of Adrastus.
History Of Ancient Civilization|Charles Seignobos

Acestis had been the nurse, and was now the duenna of the two daughters of Adrastus.
The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1|Alexander Pope

British Dictionary definitions for adrastus

Adrastus

/ (əˈdræstəs) /

noun

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

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