Melampus
Americannoun
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His father, the King Emperor, did indeed command H. M. S. Melampus in his youth.
From Time Magazine Archive
The King also demanded to see two relics of his youth, when he was Captain of H. M. S. Melampus.
From Time Magazine Archive
From Argos came Talaus and Areius, sons of Bias, and mighty Leodocus, all of whom Pero daughter of Neleus bare; on her account the Aeolid Melampus endured sore affliction in the steading of Iphiclus.
From The Argonautica by Seaton, R. C. (Robert Cooper)
On the 20th November, the fleet sailed for Bermuda, consisting of the Flag Ship of Admiral Sawyer, the Spartan and Melampus, Frigates; the Atalanta, Ratler and Indian, Sloops-of-War.
From History of Halifax City by Akins, Thomas B.
My name," he said, "is Theoclymenus, and I am descended from Melampus, the famous seer, from whom I have inherited the prophetic gift.
From Stories from the Odyssey by Havell, H. L. (Herbert Lord)
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