Erigone

American  

[ih-rig-uh-nee] / ɪˈrɪg əˌni /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a daughter of Clytemnestra and Aegisthus who hanged herself when Orestes was acquitted of the murder of her parents.

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Example Sentences

In commemoration of the fate of Erigone, daughter of Ikarios, a festival had been ordained at Athens at which the maidens indulged in the joys of the swing.

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)

"Will you wear the summer rings, mistress?" asked Erigone.

From A Struggle for Rome, v. 1 by Dahn, Felix

The faithful dog of Erigone, however, that died mad with grief for the death of his mistress, has the best title to preside over the dog-days.

From The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem by Camões, Luís de

"Brave girl!" he said, commending Erigone for persevering on her errand.

From A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. by Davis, William Stearns

The spider, it appears, is an "undescribed species of Erigone," and the larvæ are probably lepidopterous.

From The First Landing on Wrangel Island With Some Remarks on the Northern Inhabitants by Rosse, Irving C. (Irving Collins)