Lycurgus

[ lahy-kur-guhs ]

noun

1. flourished 9th century b.c., Spartan lawgiver.

Lycurgus

/ laɪˈkɜːɡəs /

noun

1. Lycurgus9th century bc9th century bcMSpartanLAW: lawgiver 9th century bc , Spartan lawgiver. He is traditionally regarded as the founder of the Spartan constitution, military institutions, and educational system

Example Sentences

In his biography Life of Lycurgus, written around 100 C.E.,

From Science Magazine

When he passed through Thrace on his way to Greece, the god was insulted by one of the kings there, Lycurgus, who bitterly opposed this new worship.

From Literature

Zeus struck Lycurgus blind and he died soon after.

From Literature

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said Rodney Lycurgus McCorkle Jr., 19, was arrested Friday evening and charged with felony hit-and-run, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a stolen vehicle.

From Washington Times

He identified one of my 16 great-great-great-grandfathers, a man with the splendid moniker Lycurgus Handy, whose life did not match the grandeur of his name.

From Salon