Astyanax

/ (æˈstaɪəˌnæks) /

noun

Greek myth the young son of Hector and Andromache, who was hurled from the walls of Troy by the Greeks

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Words nearby Astyanax

astroturf, astroturfing, asturian, asturias, astute, Astyanax, astylar, asu, asunción, asunder, asur

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Example sentences from the Web for astyanax

For indeed thou art the very image of my Astyanax; so like are thy eyes and face and hands.
Stories from Virgil|Alfred J. Church
She is thinking ever of her Hector, and Astyanax whom you slew!
Andromache|Gilbert Murray
The scandalous behaviour of all concerned in Astyanax may well have caused a falling-off in the subscriptions.
Handel|Edward J. Dent
Him Hector called Scamandrius, but all the folk Astyanax, "defender of the city."
The Classic Myths in English Literature and in Art (2nd ed.) (1911)|Charles Mills Gayley

But none knew the depth of his love and gentleness as did his wife, Andromache, and their little son, Astyanax.
Half a Hundred Hero Tales|Various

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