Cephalus

[ sef-uh-luhs ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. the husband of Procris.

-cephalus

combining form

1. denoting a cephalic abnormality

   hydrocephalus

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cephalus¹

New Latin -cephalus; see -cephalic

Example Sentences

Cephalus, at whose house the conversation of Platos Republic is placed, was a resident alien.

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If Cephalus was caught into the arms of one that was a goddess, Asclepius obtained yet greater honour.

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At this time the goddess fell in love with Cephalus, the young hunter, and frequently visited him on Mount Hymettus.

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Le´laps.The tireless hunting dog given by Procris to Cephalus, 70.

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On the wall behind, upon the right-hand horn, you must paint her husband Tithonus, and on the left her lover Cephalus.

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