Oeneus

American  

[ee-nee-uhs, -nyoos] / ˈi ni əs, -nyus /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a king of Calydon believed to have been the first man to cultivate grapes.

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Example Sentences

Leros in ancient days was the place where the daughters of Oeneus, turned into guinea hens, wailed for their brother Meleager.

From Time Magazine Archive

Finally Oeneus called for help upon the bravest men of Greece, and a splendid band of young heroes assembled, many of whom sailed later on the Argo.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Oft did he cast himself upon the ground, Long did he utter lamentations loud, Cursing his marriage, swearing that his tie To Oeneus had brought ruin on his life.

From Specimens of Greek Tragedy — Aeschylus and Sophocles by Smith, Goldwin

The author of the "Thebais" says that when Olenus had been stormed, Oeneus received her as a prize.

From Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica by Evelyn-White, Hugh G. (Hugh Gerard)

Him Oeneus also, warrior grey with age, Ascending to his chamber, and his doors725 Smiting importunate, with earnest prayers Assay'd to soften, kneeling to his son.

From The Iliad of Homer Translated into English Blank Verse by William Cowper by Cowper, William