Zagreus
- 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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Examples from the Web for zagreus
Historical Examples
He obstinately centered his thoughts upon the rough plan of his Zagreus.
Ancient MannersPierre Louys
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 Lang