Melanippus
or Mel·a·nip·pos
[ mel-uh-nip-uh s ]
/ ˌmɛl əˈnɪp əs /
noun Classical Mythology.
a Theban who killed Tydeus in the battle of the Seven against Thebes and who was, in turn, slain by Amphiaraus.
Example sentences from the Web for melanippus
He led on as he spoke, and the hero Melanippus followed after.
The Iliad |HomerThen he transferred to Melanippus the festivals and the sacrifices formerly paid to the honor of Adrastus.
History Of Ancient Civilization |Charles SeignobosAnd from the sown heroes whom Mars spared is Melanippus sprung a scion, and he is thoroughly a native.
Prometheus Bound and Seven Against Thebes |AeschylusJustice is styled the near relation of Melanippus, because he was αἰσχρῶν ἀργὸς, v. 406.
Prometheus Bound and Seven Against Thebes |Aeschylus