Hesione

/ (hɪˈsaɪənɪ) /


noun
  1. Greek myth daughter of King Laomedon, rescued by Hercules from a sea monster

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How to use Hesione in a sentence

  • The swallowing and disgorging of Heracles by the monster that was to slay Hesione is well known.

  • His father, on account of Ajax carrying off his sister Hesione, encouraged him in his obstinacy and guilt.

  • Each year this terrible ceremony was repeated, and at last the lot fell upon Hesione, the king's only daughter.

  • On hearing this Hesione took off her golden diadem, which she joyfully handed to the hero.

  • Why do you ask heaven to destroy this house, which could be made quite comfortable if Hesione had any notion of how to live?

    Heartbreak House | George Bernard Shaw