Adrastus
Definition
A legendary proper name from Greek mythology, borne most notably by the King of Argos who organized and led the famous military expedition of the 'Seven against Thebes' to restore his son-in-law to the throne. In astronomy, the term designates a major impact crater located on the surface of Saturn's moon Tethys, named in honor of a Homeric character.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Adrastus
- King Adrastus
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine noun, invariable, following regular foreign onomastic genitive patterns. |
| Formation | Mythological name borrowed from Latin 'Adrastus', originating from the Greek 'Adrastos', meaning 'the inescapable' or 'unavoidable'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ˈdras.tus] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Classical Antiquity, Mythological Lineages, and Planetary Topography Registers |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În tragedia lui Eschil, Adorno și Adrastus sunt amintiți ca figuri centrale ale conflictului teban.
EN: In Aeschylus's tragedy, Adorno and Adrastus are remembered as central figures of the Theban conflict.
RO: Regele Adrastus a fost singurul conducător de oști care a supraviețuit masacrului de sub zidurile Tebei datorită calului său divin.
EN: King Adrastus was the only army leader who survived the massacre under the walls of Thebes due to his divine horse.
RO: Sonda spațială a transmis imagini de înaltă rezoluție cu bazinul de impact Adrastus de pe Tethys.
EN: The space probe transmitted high-resolution images of the Adrastus impact basin on Tethys.
Idioms & Phrases
Expediția lui Adrastus / Expedition of Adrastus / war of the Seven against Thebes
RO: Campanie militară legendară din epoca pre-homerică, soldată cu un eșec catastrofal pentru aliații argieni.
EN: A legendary military campaign from the pre-Homeric era, resulting in a catastrophic failure for the Argive allies.
Craterul Adrastus / Adrastus crater
RO: Formațiune circulară geologică majoră situată în emisfera vestică a satelitului înghețat al lui Saturn.
EN: A major circular geological formation situated in the western hemisphere of Saturn's icy moon.
Mitul lui Adrastus / Myth of Adrastus
RO: Narațiune antică axată pe teme precum destinul implacabil, datoria familială și consecințele mândriei în fața zeilor.
EN: An ancient narrative focused on themes such as implacable destiny, family duty, and the consequences of pride before the gods.
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