Danaus
/ˈdæn.eɪ.əs/ name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 a mythical king who founded Argos Greek
Example
More examples"Tantalus, in spite of his thirst, stopped for a moment his efforts for water, Ixion's wheel stood still, the vulture ceased to tear the giant's liver, the daughters of Danaus rested from their task of drawing water in a sieve, and Sisyphus sat on his rock to listen."
Etymology
From Latin Danaus, from Ancient Greek Δᾰνᾰός (Dănăós).