ZETES

Meaning of ZETES in English

[Greek heroic] The son of Boreas and Orithyea, and brother of Calais.

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CALAIS AND ZETES — in Greek mythology, the winged twin sons of Boreas and Oreithyia. On their arrival with the Argonauts at Salmydessus in …
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CALAIS — /kal"ay, ka lay", kal"is/ ; Fr. /kann le"/ , n. a seaport in N France, on the Strait of Dover: …
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HARPY — in Greco-Roman classical mythology, a fabulous creature, probably a wind spirit. The presence of harpies as tomb figures, however, makes …
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BOREAS — in Greek mythology, the personification of the north wind. He carried off the beautiful Oreithyia, a daughter of Erechtheus, king …
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ORITHYEA — [Greek] The daughter of King Erechtheus of Athens. She was abducted by Boreas and became the mother of his sons …
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HARPIES — [Greek] "Robbers". In earlier versions of Greek myth, Harpies were described as beautiful, winged maidens. Later they became winged monsters …
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GREEK HEROIC LEGEND — All the articles available in the Greek heroic legend section of the Encyclopedia Mythica: Abderus; Acamas; Acastus; Acherusia; Achilles; Acrisius; …
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CALAIS — [Greek heroic] The son of Boreas and brother of Zetes. As participants in the voyage of the Argonauts they played …
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BOREADS — [Greek] Calais and Zetes were the sons of Boreas by Oreithyia. They were winged heroes who accompanied Jason on the …
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ARGONAUTS — [Greek heroic] The Argonauts were the heroes who sailed with Jason on the Argo, in quest of the Golden Fleece. …
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