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Astyanax

noun
  1. Greek myth the young son of Hector and Andromache, who was hurled from the walls of Troy by the Greeks
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Examples from the Web for astyanax

Historical Examples

  • Now, if the men called him Astyanax, is it not probable that the other name was conferred by the women?

    Cratylus

    Plato

  • Among this number was Andromache, widow of Hector, and mother of Astyanax.

  • 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

  • But none knew the depth of his love and gentleness as did his wife, Andromache, and their little son, Astyanax.

Word Origin and History for astyanax

Astyanax

son of Hector and Andromache ("Iliad"), Greek, literally "lord of the city," from asty "city" (see asteism) + anax "chief, lord, master." Also the epithet of certain gods.

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