Iphitus

or Iph·i·tos

[ if-i-tuhs, ahy-fi- ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. a son of Eurytus, thrown to his death off the walls of Tiryns by Hercules.

Example Sentences

They were revived by Iphitus, king of Elis, who obtained for them the solemn sanction of the Delphic oracle.

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Page 312—there were two entries for Iphitus (one referencing p. 192 and incorrectly located before the entry for Ino).

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Iphitus, on the other hand, was seeking horses; for twelve mares had been lost, which had as foals twelve hardy mules.

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To Iphitus Ulysses gave a sharp-edged sword and a stout spear, as the beginning of a loving friendship.

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Up to the polished treasure-chamber she went, and took down the great bow given to Ulysses by Iphitus.

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