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Aineias

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[ih-nee-uhs] / ɪˈni əs /

noun

Classical Mythology.
  1. Greek form of Aeneas.


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Then Apollo set Aineias away from the throng in holy Pergamos where his temple stood.

From The Iliad by Homer

Now Aineias first cast at Idomeneus, who steadily watching him avoided the spear of bronze, and the point of Aineias went quivering in the earth, since vainly it had flown from his stalwart hand.

From The Iliad by Homer

Truly then is Aineias likewise dear to the immortal gods, howbeit I deemed that his boosting thereof was altogether vanity.

From The Iliad by Homer

Tydeus' son wounded me, high-hearted Diomedes, because I was saving from the battle my dear son Aineias, who to me is dearest far of all men.

From The Iliad by Homer

Aineias, how could ye ever guard high Ilios if it were against the will of God?

From The Iliad by Homer

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