Theoclymenus

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[thee-uh-klahy-muh-nuhs] / ˌθi əˈklaɪ mə nəs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. (in theOdyssey ) a seer who foretold the return of Odysseus and the death of Penelope's suitors.

2. a son of Proteus and Psamathe who succeeded his father as king of Egypt.

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Theoclymenus

I thank thee," answered Telemachus; "Theoclymenus shall go with me; but as to the treasure, do thou keep it for me until these evil days are passed.

From Stories from the Odyssey by Havell, H. L. (Herbert Lord)

This man's son it was, Theoclymenus by name, that now drew nigh and stood by Telemachus.

From The Odyssey Done into English prose by Lang, Andrew

To save time he goes at once on board ship, taking with him an unfortunate outlaw, Theoclymenus, a second-sighted man, or the family of Melampus, in which the gift of prophecy was hereditary.

From The Odyssey Done into English prose by Lang, Andrew

During this time the bow has passed from hand to hand, but none can bend it, and the augur Theoclymenus, who hears Jupiter's thunder and sees the ravens fly over the temple prophesies their destruction.

From The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas by Annesley, Charles, pseud.

Telemachus tells his mother of his journey, and his friend Theoclymenus, who has the gift of second-sight, prophesies the speedy return of Odysseus.

From Greek Women by Carroll, Mitchell