Asteropaeus

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[as-tuh-roh-pee-uhs] / ˌæs tə roʊˈpi əs /

noun

1. a Trojan ally slain by Achilles.

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Example Sentences

Now let broad-flowing Axius   Exult, and for Asteropaeus dead   Put by his wrath!

From Project Gutenberg

Of the far-fam'd Allies, Sarpedon held The chief command; and for his comrades chose Asteropaeus, and the warlike might Of Glaucus; these o'er all the rest he held Pre-eminent in valour, save himself, Who o'er them all superior stood confess'd.

From Project Gutenberg

Meantime Achilles with his pond'rous spear Asteropaeus, son of Pelegon, Assail'd with deadly purpose; Pelegon To broadly-flowing Axius ow'd his birth, The River-God commingling with the blood Of Periboea, daughter eldest born Of Acessamenus: on him he sprang; He, from the river rising, stood oppos'd.

From Project Gutenberg

He said; and smil'd Achilles swift of foot, Delighted; for he lov'd the noble youth, To whom his winged words he thus address'd: "Antilochus, if such be thy request, That for Eumelus I should add a prize, This too I grant thee; and to him I give My breastplate, from Asteropaeus won, Of brass, around whose edge is roll'd a stream Of shining tin; a gift of goodly price."

From Project Gutenberg

Divine Sarpedon the last band obey'd, Whom Glaucus and Asteropaeus aid.

From Project Gutenberg