dardanus

Thân thiện

Dardanus stands proudly before the newly built walls of Troy.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Founder of Troy in Greek mythology: "Dardanus" refers to the mythological figure who is credited with establishing the city of Troy, a central location in Greek epics like the Iliad.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • According to myth, Dardanus was the son of Zeus and the ancestor of the Trojan kings.
  • The lineage of Dardanus is crucial to understanding the origins of the Trojan War.

Advanced Usage

• "Sons of Dardanus": a poetic or historical reference to the Trojans or their royal lineage.
  • The epic tells of the fall of the proud sons of Dardanus.

Variants and Related Words

• Dardanian (adj): Pertaining to Dardanus or the Trojans.
  • The Dardanian gates were said to be strong and well-defended.

Synonyms

• Founder of Troy: The primary synonym describing his mythological role.
• Progenitor of the Trojans: Emphasizes his role as the ancestral forefather.

Related Phrases

• House of Dardanus: Refers to the royal dynasty he founded.
  • The fate of the House of Dardanus was intertwined with the gods' will.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Greek mythology) founder of Troy

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