"Eurystheus" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Borrowing from Ancient Greek Εὐρυσθεύς (Eurustheús). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|Εὐρυσθεύς}} Ancient Greek Εὐρυσθεύς (Eurustheús) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Eurystheus
  1. (Greek mythology) A Mycenaean king of Tiryns (or, according to some authors, of Argos), in Argolis, who imposed the twelve labours on Heracles. Wikipedia link: Daniel Sarrabat, Eurystheus Tags: Greek Categories (topical): Greek mythology Derived forms: Eurysthean Translations (Greek mythological king): Eurysthée [masculine] (French), Euristeo [masculine] (Italian), Euristeu [masculine] (Portuguese)
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