Eurystheus

English

proper noun

Definitions

(Greek mythology) A Mycenaean king of Tiryns (or, according to some authors, of Argos), in Argolis, who imposed the on Heracles.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Εὐρυσθεύς.

Origin

Ancient Greek

Εὐρυσθεύς

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Cognates and derived terms

Εὐρυσθεύς Ancient Greek
εὐρύς Ancient Greek
σθένος Ancient Greek