Triptolemus

American

[trip-tol-uh-muhs] / trɪpˈtɒl ə məs /

Or Triptolemos

noun

Classical Mythology.

a favorite of Demeter and the inventor of the plow and patron of agriculture, connected with the Eleusinian mysteries.

Triptolemus British

/ trɪpˈtɒlɪməs /

noun

Greek myth a favourite of Demeter, sent by her to teach mankind agriculture

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Triptolemus sprinted across the room and hopped in his chariot.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

She pulled out the magical barley crackers they’d made from the grain Triptolemus had given them in Venice.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

He flew over the city—now completely empty of monsters—and headed for the house of Triptolemus.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

That chariot was the one thing Triptolemus might really want.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

“Are you okay, really? You bartered for our lives. What did Triptolemus make you do?”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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