Athamas
noun
Greek myth a king of Orchomenus in Boeotia; the father of Phrixus and Helle by his first wife Nephele, whom he deserted for Ino
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Historical Examples of athamas
At last she persuaded Athamas that he ought to kill Phrixos.
Museum of AntiquityL. W. Yaggy
The old man is either Silenus, or it may be Athamas, Inos husband.
Finger-Ring LoreWilliam Jones
Now Pelias, brother of Athamas, had usurped the throne of Thessaly.
The Boy With the U.S. MinersFrancis Rolt-Wheeler
King Athamas grew weary of this, for often his wife would be long away.
Tales of Troy and GreeceAndrew Lang
Athamas, having incurred the wrath of Hera, was seized with madness, and slew his son Learchus.
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