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Aineias

American  
[ih-nee-uhs] / ɪˈni əs /

noun

Classical Mythology.
  1. Greek form of Aeneas.


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The one is well skilled in the bow, even Pandaros, and he moreover boasteth him to be Lykaon's son; and Aineias boasteth himself to be born son of great-hearted Anchises, and his mother is Aphrodite.

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

Now when Poseidon Shaker of earth heard that, he went up amid the battle and the clash of spears, and came where Aineias and renowned Achilles were.

From The Iliad by Homer

And of the fourth company was the brave son of Anchises leader, even Aineias; and with him were two sons of Antenor, Archelochos and Akamas, both well skilled in all warfare.

From The Iliad by Homer

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