Androgeus

[ an-droj-ee-uhs, -yoos ]

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noun

, Classical Mythology.

a son of Minos and Pasiphaë who fell victim to Athenian King Aegeus: in revenge, Minos waged war on the Athenians and forced them to send a tribute of seven maidens and seven youths to the Minotaur every nine years.

Thus speaking, he next dons the plumed helmet and beautifully blazoned shield of Androgeus, and fits the Argive sword to his side.

Androgeus also and Tenancius were at the battell in aid of Cassibellane.

But Androgeus, now incensed, scorned all compliance with him.

Minos makes war upon the Athenians, for killing his son Androgeus.

After this he landed, and ioining with Androgeus, came into a vallie nere to Canturburie, and there incamped.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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