Agelaus

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[aj-uh-ley-uhs] / ˌædʒ əˈleɪ əs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. the herdsman of Priam who raised Paris.

2. a son of Hercules and Omphale.

3. (in theIliad ) a son of Phradmon who was killed by Diomedes.

4. (in theOdyssey ) one of the suitors of Penelope.

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Agelaus

Then Agelaus called to Melanthius, "Go up to the stair-door and shout to the people, that they may break into the hall and save us."

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)

Now one who was called Agelaus stood forward, and directed the wooers to cast spears at Odysseus.

From The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tales of Troy by Pogany, Willy

This may not be, Agelaus," answered Melanthius, "the mouth of the narrow passage is dangerously near the entrance to the outer court.

From The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original by Butler, Samuel

Then Agelaus spake among them, and made known his word to all: 'Friends, now at last will this man hold his unconquerable hands.

From The Odyssey Done into English prose by Lang, Andrew

And late and at last spake among them Agelaus, son of Damastor: 'Friends, when a righteous word has been spoken, none surely would rebuke another with hard speech and be angry.

From The Odyssey Done into English prose by Lang, Andrew