Definition

Proper noun 1. A king of the Myrmidons and father of Achilles: In Greek mythology, Peleus is a mortal hero, best known as the father of the great warrior Achilles. He was the son of Aeacus and the king of the Myrmidons in Phthia. His marriage to the sea-nymph Thetis was a significant event attended by the gods.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Peleus was a central figure in the events leading to the Trojan War.
  • The wedding of Peleus and Thetis was famously disrupted by Eris, the goddess of discord.
  • Achilles was the son of Peleus and the nymph Thetis.

Advanced Usage

• "Son of Peleus": A common epithet used in classical literature, especially in Homer's , to refer to Achilles, emphasizing his lineage.
  • In the epic, the Greeks often called upon the "son of Peleus" to lead them in battle.

Variants and Related Words

• Pelean (adj): A rarely used adjective meaning "of or relating to Peleus."
  • The Pelean lineage was destined for greatness.

Synonyms

• Father of Achilles: This is the most common descriptive synonym in mythological contexts.

Related Phrases

• The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis: A standard phrase referring to the famous wedding that led to the Judgment of Paris and, ultimately, the Trojan War.
  • The golden apple of discord was thrown at the marriage of Peleus and Thetis.

Noun

1. a king of the Myrmidons and father of Achilles