Pentheus

/ (ˈpɛnθɪəs) /

noun

Greek myth the grandson of Cadmus and his successor as king of Thebes, who resisted the introduction of the cult of Dionysus. In revenge the god drove him mad and he was torn to pieces by a group of bacchantes, one of whom was his mother

Example sentences from the Web for pentheus

So far had Acetes advanced in his narrative, when Pentheus, interrupting, ordered him off to his death.

The Classic Myths in English Literature and in Art (2nd ed.) (1911) |Charles Mills Gayley
It was on this occasion that Pentheus was massacred by his mother.

The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 |Alexander Pope
It is said that Pentheus was brought from thence, and torn in pieces.

The Geography of Strabo, Volume II (of 3) |Strabo
He then relates that Pentheus was transformed into a bull, the Mnads into panthers, who tore him to pieces.

The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I. |Euripides

Ye came to despair, when I was sent in, as about to fall into the dark prison of Pentheus.

The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I. |Euripides

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