Zagreus
/ (ˈzæɡrɪəs) /
noun
Greek myth a young god whose cult came from Crete to Greece, where he was identified with Dionysus. The son of Zeus by either Demeter or Persephone, he was killed by the Titans at the behest of Hera
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Example sentences from the Web for zagreus
In his bull-shape, Zagreus was finally chopped up small, cooked (except the heart), and eaten by the Titans.
Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2)|Andrew LangHe obstinately centered his thoughts upon the rough plan of his Zagreus.
Ancient Manners|Pierre Louys