Pirithoüs

British

/ paɪˈrɪθəʊəs /

noun

Greek myth a prince of the Lapiths, who accomplished many great deeds with his friend Theseus

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During the hunt Theseus saved the life of his rash friend Pirithoüs, as he did, indeed, a number of times.

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

When Pirithoüs, who was King of the Lapithae, married, Theseus was, of course, one of the guests, and was exceedingly useful there.

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

He was on his way to the underworld with Pirithoüs.

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

But as the two faced each other Pirithoüs, impulsive as always, suddenly forgot everything in his admiration of the other.

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

There Pirithoüs sits forever, but Theseus was freed by his cousin.

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

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