Hippias

American  

[hip-ee-uhs] / ˈhɪp i əs /

noun

1. flourished 6th century b.c., tyrant of Athens (brother of Hipparchus, son of Pisistratus).

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Example Sentences

The Greek tyrant Hippias lunged at Piper, his dagger raised, but Piper blasted him point-blank in the chest with a lovely pot roast.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

But it is likely that Hippias carried out this analogy too far.

From Problems in Greek history by Mahaffy, John Pentland

Now, as Marathon was the spot in Attica best adapted for cavalry, and nearest to Eretria, Hippias, son of Pisistratus, conducted them there.

From The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning by Berdoe, Edward

Sparta then, in tardy obedience to the oracle, threw off her alliance with the Peisistratids, and, after one failure, expelled Hippias in 511-510 B.C., leaving Athens once again at the mercy of the powerful families.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various

Does it mean that Hippias first published or edited in a literary form the register, or does it mean that he both compiled and edited it?

From Problems in Greek history by Mahaffy, John Pentland