Augean stables

Noun

Meaning

(Greek mythology) the extremely dirty stables that were finally cleaned by Hercules who diverted two rivers through them

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

stye hole disorder chaos dirt den mess clutter filth muddle cesspool sty shambles Gomorrah piggery
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Antonyms

order integrity purity clarity innocence cleanliness
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Related terms

augean Augeas

Examples

He felt like Hercules at the Augean stables commissioned to clean out the accumulated filth of centuries. Michael Nava

Heracles accomplished these tasks, but Eurystheus did not accept the cleansing of the Augean stables because Heracles was going to accept pay for the labor. Source: Internet

Now Napoleon saw him as the person to clean the Augean stables of the Dutch client state. Source: Internet

To extend what may have once been ten Labours to the canonical dozen, it was said that Eurystheus didn't count the Hydra, as he was assisted, nor the Augean stables, as Heracles received payment for his work. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

augaptilid Augar augean Augeas Augeias augelite