Theoclymenus
[ thee-uh-klahy-muh-nuhs ]
nounClassical Mythology.
(in the Odyssey) a seer who foretold the return of Odysseus and the death of Penelope's suitors.
a son of Proteus and Psamathe who succeeded his father as king of Egypt.
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How to use Theoclymenus in a sentence
On this he received Theoclymenus' spear and laid it down on the deck of the ship.
The Odyssey | HomerOn this Theoclymenus called him apart and caught him by the hand.
The Odyssey | HomerThe stranger's name was Theoclymenus, and he was a sooth-sayer and a second-sighted man.
The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tales of Troy | Padriac ColumThe guest from Telemachus' ship, Theoclymenus, was there, and he started up and went to leave the hall.
The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tales of Troy | Padriac ColumHis son, Theoclymenus, it was who now came up to Telemachus as he was making drink-offerings and praying in his ship.
The Odyssey | Homer
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