Agelaus

[ aj-uh-ley-uhs ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. the herdsman of Priam who raised Paris.
2. a son of Hercules and Omphale.
3. (in the Iliad ) a son of Phradmon who was killed by Diomedes.
4. (in the Odyssey ) one of the suitors of Penelope.

Example Sentences

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

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With these words he picked up the sword that Agelaus had dropped when he was being killed, and which was lying upon the ground.

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When he heard that Agelaus had given him to be a prize in the games, he waxed exceeding wrath.

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On the sixth day Agelaus passed that way once more, looking to find the child dead, if any trace of him remained.

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This speech of Agelaus greatly influenced the allies in favour of peace; and Philip more than any one: The peace is ratified.

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