Melanippus

or Mel·a·nip·pos

[ mel-uh-nip-uhs ]

/ ˌmɛl əˈnɪp əs /

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noun Classical Mythology.

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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Words nearby Melanippus

mélange, melanic, Melanie, melanin, Melanion, Melanippus, melanism, melanite, melano-, melanoblast, Melanochroi

How to use Melanippus in a sentence

And from the sown heroes whom Mars spared is Melanippus sprung a scion, and he is thoroughly a native.
Prometheus Bound and Seven Against Thebes|Aeschylus
Justice is styled the near relation of Melanippus, because he was αἰσχρῶν ἀργὸς, v. 406.
Prometheus Bound and Seven Against Thebes|Aeschylus
Then he transferred to Melanippus the festivals and the sacrifices formerly paid to the honor of Adrastus.
History Of Ancient Civilization|Charles Seignobos
He led on as he spoke, and the hero Melanippus followed after.
The Iliad|Homer