Iphitus

or Iph·i·tos

[ if-i-tuhs, ahy-fi- ]

nounClassical Mythology.
  1. a son of Eurytus, thrown to his death off the walls of Tiryns by Hercules.

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How to use Iphitus in a sentence

  • They were revived by Iphitus, king of Elis, who obtained for them the solemn sanction of the Delphic oracle.

    The Student's Mythology | Catherine Ann White
  • Page 312—there were two entries for Iphitus (one referencing p. 192 and incorrectly located before the entry for Ino).

    The Student's Mythology | Catherine Ann White
  • Iphitus, on the other hand, was seeking horses; for twelve mares had been lost, which had as foals twelve hardy mules.

  • To Iphitus Ulysses gave a sharp-edged sword and a stout spear, as the beginning of a loving friendship.

  • Up to the polished treasure-chamber she went, and took down the great bow given to Ulysses by Iphitus.

    National Epics | Kate Milner Rabb