Androgeus

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[an-droj-ee-uhs, -yoos] / ænˈdrɒdʒ i əs, -yus /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

Minos, the powerful ruler of Crete, had lost his only son, Androgeus, while the young man was visiting the Athenian King.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

The king to be reuenged vpon Androgeus, gathered a power, and began to make warre vpon him.

From Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (3 of 8) by Holinshed, Raphael

He is named also in one of the English chronicles Tormace: in the same chronicle it is conteined, that not he, but his brother Androgeus Gal.

From Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (3 of 8) by Holinshed, Raphael

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

From Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (3 of 8) by Holinshed, Raphael

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

From The Aeneid of Virgil by Virgil