Ceyx

/ ˈsiːɪks /

noun

1. Greek myth a king of Trachis in Thessaly and the husband of Alcyone. He died in a shipwreck and his wife drowned herself in grief Compare Alcyone 1

Example Sentences

Of this shipwreck Machault says never a word; he merely says that Ceyx died in the sea.

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Ceyx was drowned on his way to consult the oracle of Claros.

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She begged Ceyx not to go, but he said that it was necessary.

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They at first sought shelter with Ceyx, king of Trachis; he was too weak to protect them, and they then took refuge at Athens.

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She hastened to the strand at break of day, and gazing over the waters, beheld the body of Ceyx borne towards her by the waves.

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