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

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.

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

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

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

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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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