Theseus
pronunciation
How to pronounce Theseus in British English:
UK [ˈθi:siəs,ˈθisju:s]
How to pronounce Theseus in American English:
US [ˈθisiəs, -ˌsjus]
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- Noun:
- (Greek mythology) a hero and king of Athens who was noted for his many great deeds: killed Procrustes and the Minotaur and defeated the Amazons and united Attica
Word Origin
- Theseus
- legendary hero-king of Athens; the name is of uncertain origin.
Example
- 1. She soon forgot about theseus and accepted her happy fate .
- 2. Nietzsche often spoke of ariadne a faithful companion of theseus .
- 3. Theseus wrenched the club from his hands and battered him to death .
- 4. Theseus begins to laugh hysterically .
- 5. At the same time , theseus cannot escape our fate ; the gods will not be cheated .