Aegialeus
Definition
The name borne by several distinct figures in Greek mythology, the most prominent being the king of Argos, son of Adrastus, recognized as one of the Epigoni (the descendants of the Seven against Thebes). He participated in the second expedition against Thebes, becoming the sole leader among the Epigoni to perish in battle. Another mythological Aegialeus is the founding king of Sicyon, regarded as a son of the river god Inachus.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Aegialeus
- Leader of the Epigoni
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper singular masculine noun, structurally invariable in modern vernacular translations. |
| Formation | Transliterated from Ancient Greek 'Αἰγιαλεύς', etymologically linked to coastal landscapes or maritime shorelines. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | /iːˈdʒæliəs/ |
| Source | Lexicon of Classical Genealogies and Heroic Epic Traditions |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Deși armata sa a cucerit Teba, tânărul aegialeus a fost ucis pe câmpul de luptă de către regele Laodamas.
EN: Although his army captured Thebes, the young Aegialeus was killed on the battlefield by King Laodamas.
RO: Aflând vestea morții lui aegialeus, tatăl său Adrastus a murit de inimă rea, neputând suporta pierderea fiului.
EN: Upon hearing the news of Aegialeus's death, his father Adrastus died of a broken heart, unable to bear the loss of his son.
RO: În variantele mitice timpurii, aegialeus este creditat ca fiind cel care a dat numele regiunii Achaea din Peloponez.
EN: In early mythic variants, Aegialeus is credited as the one who gave his name to the Achaea region of the Peloponnese.
Idioms & Phrases
Marșul lui aegialeus / The march of Aegialeus / Epigoni campaign
RO: Expediția militară victorioasă a fiilor care au răzbunat moartea părinților căzuți în primul asediu al Tebei.
EN: The victorious military expedition of the sons who avenged the deaths of their fathers fallen in the first siege of Thebes.
Destinul lui aegialeus / The destiny of Aegialeus / tragic victory
RO: Metaforă pentru o victorie deplină plătită cu cel mai mare preț posibil, cel al propriei vieți.
EN: A metaphor for a complete victory paid for with the highest possible price, that of one's own life.
Jertfa lui aegialeus / The sacrifice of Aegialeus
RO: Actul simbolic de devotament războinic amintit în templele din Megaris, unde eroul era venerat de comunitate.
EN: The symbolic act of martial devotion remembered in the temples of Megaris, where the hero was worshiped by the community.
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