Alcathous
Definition
A name of ancient Greek origin designating several figures in classical mythology and legends, the most famous being the son of Pelops and Hippodamia. In Hellenic tradition, Alcathous became the king of Megara after slaying the Cithaeronian lion that had killed the former monarch's son, and was historically credited with rebuilding the walls of Megara with the assistance of the god Apollo.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Alcathous
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, masculine singular structural form, non-inflecting in standard grammar. |
| Formation | Latinized form of the Greek name Alkathoos, compounding the roots for strength/defense and swiftness. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ælˈkæθ.oʊ.əs] |
| Source | The Oxford Classical Dictionary of Names and Legends |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În scrierile lui Pausanias, sanctuarul dedicat lui Alcathous din Megara este descris ca un punct de referință istoric.
EN: In the writings of Pausanias, the sanctuary dedicated to Alcathous in Megara is described as a historical landmark.
RO: Legenda spune că piatra pe care Apollo și-a pus lira în timp ce îl ajuta pe Alcathous scotea sunete muzicale când era lovită.
EN: The legend says that the stone where Apollo placed his lyre while helping Alcathous produced musical sounds when struck.
RO: Cercetătorul a analizat arborele genealogic al lui Alcathous pentru a evidenția legăturile dinastice din Peloponez.
EN: The researcher analyzed the genealogical tree of Alcathous to highlight the dynastic connections in the Peloponnese.
Idioms & Phrases
Mitul lui Alcander și Alcathous / Myth of Alcander and Alcathous
RO: Narațiuni epice din Antichitate în care aceste personaje secundare apar în ciclurile eroice regionale.
EN: Epic narratives from Antiquity where these secondary characters appear in regional heroic cycles.
Zidurile lui Alcathous / Walls of Alcathous
RO: Metaforă poetică utilizată în literatura antică pentru a desemna fortificațiile de nepătruns ale Megarei.
EN: A poetic metaphor used in ancient literature to denote the impenetrable fortifications of Megara.
Jocurile în onoarea lui Alcathous / Alcathea games
RO: Competiții atletice funerare organizate istoric în Megara pentru a celebra memoria regelui lor fondator.
EN: Funerary athletic competitions historically organized in Megara to celebrate the memory of their founding king.
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