Iobates

American  

[ahy-ob-uh-teez, ee-ob-] / aɪˈɒb əˌtiz, iˈɒb- /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a Lycian king commissioned by his son-in-law, Proetus, to kill Bellerophon: after surviving ordeals designed to destroy him, Bellerophon was believed to be divinely protected, and Iobates gave him half his kingdom.

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Example Sentences

"Just the thing," said Iobates to himself, and sent for Bellerophon.

From Classic Myths by Judd, Mary Catherine

Iobates, who had become greatly attached to the youth, was horror-struck at its contents.

From Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by Berens, E.M.

Bellerophon succeeded in vanquishing them, and was then despatched against the much-dreaded Amazons; but greatly to the astonishment of Iobates the hero again returned victorious.

From Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by Berens, E.M.

He was afraid lest King Iobates should imagine that he had fled from the Chimæra.

From Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People by Ostertag, Blanche

He was afraid lest King Iobates should imagine that he had fled from the Chimaera.

From My First Cruise and Other stories by Kingston, William Henry Giles