Melanippus
or Mel·a·nip·pos
[ mel-uh-nip-uhs ]
nounClassical Mythology.
a Theban who killed Tydeus in the battle of the Seven against Thebes and who was, in turn, slain by Amphiaraus.
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And from the sown heroes whom Mars spared is Melanippus sprung a scion, and he is thoroughly a native.
Prometheus Bound and Seven Against Thebes | AeschylusJustice is styled the near relation of Melanippus, because he was αἰσχρῶν ἀργὸς, v. 406.
Prometheus Bound and Seven Against Thebes | AeschylusThen he transferred to Melanippus the festivals and the sacrifices formerly paid to the honor of Adrastus.
History Of Ancient Civilization | Charles SeignobosHe led on as he spoke, and the hero Melanippus followed after.
The Iliad | Homer
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