Melanippus

American  

[mel-uh-nip-uhs] / ˌmɛl əˈnɪp əs /

Or Melanippos

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a Theban who killed Tydeus in the battle of the Seven against Thebes and who was, in turn, slain by Amphiaraus.

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Example Sentences

Justice is styled the near relation of Melanippus, because he was αἰσχρῶν ἀργὸς, v.

From Project Gutenberg

And from the sown heroes whom Mars spared is Melanippus sprung a scion, and he is thoroughly a native.

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You must have heard how Aristogiton of Athens, and Antileon of Metapontum, and Melanippus of Agrigentum, rose not against tyrants, although they saw how badly they managed affairs, and what drunken tricks they played, yet, when they attempted the chastity of their boy-loves, they retaliated on them, jeoparding their lives, as if they were defending the inviolability of temples and sanctuaries.

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Both then rushed on, about to tear the brazen armour from his shoulders; but Hector strenuously exhorted all his relations, and rebuked the gallant Melanippus first, the son of Hicetaon.

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Shall we be thus remiss, O Melanippus?

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