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Peleus

[ pee-lee-uhs, peel-yoos ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.
  1. a king of the Myrmidons, the son of Aeacus and father of Achilles.


Peleus

/ ˈpiːlɪəs; ˈpɛlɪəs /

noun

  1. Greek myth a king of the Myrmidons; father of Achilles
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Example Sentences

The chief difference is that it was Thetis who placed her son on the fire, to make him immortal, and Peleus who cried out.

And the silver-shod goddess Thetis was subject to Peleus and brought forth lion-hearted Achilles, the destroyer of men.

Achilles is to choose one of Agamemnon's daughters and take her to Peleus' home.

There is scarcely any story to tell in connexion with the marriage of Peleus.

Surely Peleus was not thy father, nor Thetis thy mother; but the rocks begat thee, and the sea brought thee forth.

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