Iobates

American  

[ahy-ob-uh-teez, ee-ob-] / aɪˈɒb əˌtiz, iˈɒb- /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a Lycian king commissioned by his son-in-law, Proetus, to kill Bellerophon: after surviving ordeals designed to destroy him, Bellerophon was believed to be divinely protected, and Iobates gave him half his kingdom.

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Example Sentences

"Well then," said Bellerophon, caressing the airy horse, "thou shalt be with me as long as thou wilt; and we will go together, forthwith, and tell King Iobates that the Chimæra is destroyed."

From Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People by Ostertag, Blanche

"Just the thing," said Iobates to himself, and sent for Bellerophon.

From Classic Myths by Judd, Mary Catherine

Iobates, who had become greatly attached to the youth, was horror-struck at its contents.

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

But he could not forget the horrible Chimaera which he had promised King Iobates to slay.

From My First Cruise and Other stories by Kingston, William Henry Giles

After the feasts of welcome were over, King Iobates read the letters and found that the one who sent them wanted Bellerophon punished for certain misdeeds which people said he had done.

From Classic Myths by Judd, Mary Catherine