Adrastus

[ uh-dras-tuh s ]

/ əˈdræs təs /

a king of Argos and leader of the Seven against Thebes.

Example sentences from the Web for adrastus

Crœsus, though overwhelmed with anguish, was disarmed of all resentment at witnessing Adrastus's suffering.

Cyrus the Great |Jacob Abbott
I have heard that he aspires to higher thoughts than Thebes, having trusted in his alliance with Adrastus and his army.

The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I. |Euripides
The oracle replied to his question that Adrastus was king of the Sicyonians and Cleisthenes was a brigand.

History Of Ancient Civilization |Charles Seignobos
Then he transferred to Melanippus the festivals and the sacrifices formerly paid to the honor of Adrastus.

History Of Ancient Civilization |Charles Seignobos

Acestis had been the nurse, and was now the duenna of the two daughters of Adrastus.

The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 |Alexander Pope

Adrastus

/ (əˈdræstəs) /

Greek myth a king of Argos and leader of the Seven against Thebes of whom he was the sole survivor