Periander

American  

[per-ee-an-der] / ˌpɛr iˈæn dər /

noun

1. died 585 b.c., tyrant of Corinth.

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Example Sentences

Epimenides was reckoned one of the seven sages by those who exclude Periander.

From Curious Myths of the Middle Ages by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)

Immediately on his arrival Arion related his story to Periander, who was at first incredulous, but eventually learned the truth by a stratagem.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" by Various

After the death of Periander, Psammetichus723 the son of Gordias, of the same family, succeeded to the sovereignty, but only reigned three years, having been, without doubt, overthrown by the Spartans in Olymp.

From The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 1 of 2 by Müller, Karl Otfried

Polycrates was the patron of Anacreon, Periander of Arion.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various

This famous lyric poet and musician, having gone into Italy, with Periander, tyrant of Corinth, he obtained immense treasures through his profession.

From Heathen Mythology by Various