Epigoni
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of Epigoni
C20: from Greek epigonoi those born after
Example Sentences
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Make of yourselves a mirror where the future may see itself, and forget the superstition that you are Epigoni.
From Thoughts Out of Season (Part II) by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
Ten years later, to avenge their fathers, the Epigoni undertook a second expedition, which was completely successful.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various
In 1757 he pub. the Epigoniad, dealing with the Epigoni, sons of the seven heroes who fought against Thebes.
From A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. (John William) Cousin
Thus they again came into possession of themselves, and did not remain long the Epigoni of the whole East, burdened with their inheritance.
From Thoughts Out of Season (Part II) by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
Why have the works of Arctinus escaped the attraction which drew to the name of Homer such epics as the Cypria, the Little Iliad, the Thebaid, the Epigoni, the Taking of Oechalia and the Phocais.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various
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