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Daunus

American  
[daw-nuhs] / ˈdɔ nəs /

noun

Roman Legend.
  1. father of Euippe, second wife of Diomedes.


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As long as Priest and Vestal Ascend the Capitol, I shall be mentioned Where Aufidus fierce rages, and where Daunus A rustic race rules in an arid country.

From Memorial Day and Other Verse by Reed, Helen Leah

He saves his brother's life, is reinvested with the dukedom of Calabria, and, after the death of Daunus, succeeds to Apulia.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 by Various

Yet think, O think, if mercy may be shown- Thou hadst a father once, and hast a son- Pity my sire, now sinking to the grave; And for Anchises' sake old Daunus save!

From The Aeneid English by Virgil

Protesilaus defeats Daunus, who had expelled him from Calabria.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 by Various

Carried along by a favorable wind, the ship bore him safely to the capital of his father, King Daunus.

From The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) by Various