Alcaeus

[ al-see-uhs ]

noun

1. flourished c600 b.c., Greek poet of Mytilene.
2. Classical Mythology. a son of Androgeus and a grandson of Minos.

Alcaeus

/ ælˈsɪəs /

noun

1. AlcaeusMGreekWRITING: poet 7th century bc , Greek lyric poet who wrote hymns, love songs, and political odes

Example Sentences

That poetess, and her contemporary Alcaeus, divide the laurels of the pure Greek song of Dorian inspiration.

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Among the Latins, Horace, in imitation of Alcaeus, made constant use of choriambic verse.

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Horace had tuned his ear upon the lyres of Sappho and Alcaeus.

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And the noble son of Alcaeus led them, rejoicing in his host.

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Alcaeus, Anacreon, and Nonnus could not have sung as they did under the inspiration of spirit of turpentine.

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