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Telephus

Proper noun

Meaning

Telephus

(Greek mythology) The son of Heracles and Auge; he was adopted by Teuthras, the king of Mysia, in Asia Minor, whom he succeeded as king, and was both wounded and later healed by Achilles.

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Examples

Alternatively, Telephus held Orestes for ransom, the ransom being Achilles' aid in healing the wound. Source: Internet

Because the wound would not heal, Telephus asked an oracle, "What will happen to the wound?" Source: Internet

In the resulting battle, Achilles gave Telephus a wound that would not heal; Telephus consulted an oracle, who stated that "he that wounded shall heal". Source: Internet

Pieces of the spear were scraped off onto the wound and Telephus was healed. Source: Internet

Pieces of the spear were scraped off onto the wound, and Telephus was healed. Source: Internet

Priam decided to betroth Cassandra to Telephus’s son Eurypyplus after Telephus had reinforced the Trojans by sending them an army of Mysians to come to defend Troy for them. Source: Internet

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