Hesione

British

/ hɪˈsaɪənɪ /

noun

Greek myth daughter of King Laomedon, rescued by Hercules from a sea monster

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He beheld Thy rock, Hesione; the hidden grove, Anchises' nuptial chamber; and the cave Where sat the arbiter; the spot from which Was snatched the beauteous youth; the mountain lawn Where played Oenone.

From Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars by Lucan

Then Hesione took the golden veil from her head, and gave it to the hero as my purchase price.

From Hero Tales by Baldwin, James

To Telamon, one of his bravest followers, he gave Hesione, the daughter of the king, in marriage.

From Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by Berens, E.M.

Hesione, don't say that you don't believe him.

From Heartbreak House by Shaw, Bernard

Hesione, is it possible that you don't know me?

From Heartbreak House by Shaw, Bernard

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