Oeneus

[ ee-nee-uhs, -nyoos ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. a king of Calydon believed to have been the first man to cultivate grapes.

Example Sentences

This was a terrible creature sent to ravage the country of Calydon by Artemis in order to punish the King, Oeneus, because he forgot her when he was sacrificing the first fruits to the gods at the harvest-time.

From Literature

Finally Oeneus called for help upon the bravest men of Greece, and a splendid band of young heroes assembled, many of whom sailed later on the Argo.

From Literature

Oeneus’ son, Meleager, fell in love with her at first sight.

From Literature

In a full glass of wine expir’d a fly; So, said Oeneus, would I freely die.

From Project Gutenberg

Page 338—Naïdes amended to Naiades; page references 319 and 325 added to Naoise entry; Oeneus amended to Œneus; entry for Olivier originally had page references duplicating the entry for Oliver, these have been amended to the actual references in the text; page reference 119 added to Perseus entry.

From Project Gutenberg