Definitions for atreus
ˈeɪ tri əs, ˈeɪ tryusatreus

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1. Atreusnoun

   (Greek mythology) the king of Mycenae and father of Agamemnon and of Menelaus

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1. Atreus

   In Greek mythology, Atreus ( AY-tri-əs, AY-trooss; from ἀ-, "no" and τρέω, "tremble", "fearless", Greek: Ἀτρεύς pronounced [atrěu̯s]) was a king of Mycenae in the Peloponnese, the son of Pelops and Hippodamia, and the father of Agamemnon and Menelaus. Collectively, his descendants are known as Atreidai or Atreidae. Atreus and his twin brother Thyestes were exiled by their father for murdering their half-brother Chrysippus in their desire for the throne of Olympia. They took refuge in Mycenae, where they ascended to the throne in the absence of King Eurystheus, who was fighting the Heracleidae. Eurystheus had meant for their stewardship to be temporary, but it became permanent after his death in battle. According to most ancient sources, Atreus was the father of Pleisthenes, but in some lyric poets (Ibycus, Bacchylides) Pleisthenides (son of Pleisthenes) is used as an alternative name for Atreus himself.

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1. atreus

   Atreus is a key figure in ancient Greek mythology, the king of Mycenae and father of Agamemnon and Menelaus, protagonists in the Trojan War. He is also known for his bitter family feud with his brother, Thyestes. The term 'Atreus' can also refer to the character in the video game series "God of War," where he is represented as the son of the protagonist Kratos.

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1. Atreus

   In Greek mythology, Atreus was a king of Mycenae, the son of Pelops and Hippodamia, and the father of Agamemnon and Menelaus. Collectively, his descendants are known as Atreidai or Atreidae. Atreus and his twin brother Thyestes were exiled by their father for murdering their half-brother Chrysippus in their desire for the throne of Olympia. They took refuge in Mycenae, where they ascended to the throne in the absence of King Eurystheus, who was fighting the Heracleidae. Eurystheus had meant for their stewardship to be temporary, but it became permanent after his death in battle. According to most ancient sources, Atreus was the father of Plisthenes, but in some lyric poets Plisthenides is used as an alternative name for Atreus himself.

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1. Atreus

   (At′reus), the type of fraternal hatred. His dislike of his brother Thyestes went to the extent of killing and roasting his nephews, and inviting their father to a feast, which Thyestes thought was a sign of reconciliation, but he was the victim of his brother’s detestable cruelty.

   “Media must not draw her murdering knife, Nor Atreus there his horrid feast prepare.” (Lord Roscommon.)

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of atreus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of atreus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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