Crowell's Handbook of Classical Mythology, Volume 10Crowell, 1970 - 631 pages Reference work with alphabetically-arranged entries illuminates the characters, places, and literary sources of Greek and Roman myths. |
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... Adrastus ( 1 ) . A king of Argos and leader of the SEVEN AGAINST THEBES . Adrastus was a son of Talaüs and Lysimache . By his niece Amphithea he had two sons ... ADRASTUS Nemea ; in his honor Adrastus instituted the Nemean 13 ADRASTUS.
... Adrastus ( 1 ) . A king of Argos and leader of the SEVEN AGAINST THEBES . Adrastus was a son of Talaüs and Lysimache . By his niece Amphithea he had two sons ... ADRASTUS Nemea ; in his honor Adrastus instituted the Nemean 13 ADRASTUS.
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Edward Tripp. ADRASTUS Nemea ; in his honor Adrastus instituted the Nemean games . At Thebes , the rash courage of the seven Argive champions could not prevent their rout and death . Adrastus was saved only by the swiftness of his ...
Edward Tripp. ADRASTUS Nemea ; in his honor Adrastus instituted the Nemean games . At Thebes , the rash courage of the seven Argive champions could not prevent their rout and death . Adrastus was saved only by the swiftness of his ...
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... Adrastus , each agree- ing to abide by her decisions . When Oedipus died , Amphiaraüs helped to officiate at his funeral and was much admired by the Theban women . Later , knowing that only Adrastus would survive the campaign of the ...
... Adrastus , each agree- ing to abide by her decisions . When Oedipus died , Amphiaraüs helped to officiate at his funeral and was much admired by the Theban women . Later , knowing that only Adrastus would survive the campaign of the ...
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