DictBridge Dictionary

atreus Definition and Meaning in English (atreus definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Atreus definition: Atreus is a legendary king of Mycenae in Greek mythology, son of Pelops and Hippodamia, and father of Agamemnon and Menelaus, known for the curse on his house.

Definitions of Atreus

  1. 1noun(formal)

    Atreus is a legendary king of Mycenae in Greek mythology, son of Pelops and Hippodamia, and father of Agamemnon and Menelaus, known for the curse on his house.

Example Sentences

formal

“The tragic story of Atreus and his family is a central theme in Greek drama.”

formal

“Many ancient Greek plays depict the curse of the House of Atreus.”

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Frequently Asked Questions: Atreus in English

What is the meaning of Atreus in English?▼
Atreus definition: Atreus is a legendary king of Mycenae in Greek mythology, son of Pelops and Hippodamia, and father of Agamemnon and Menelaus, known for the curse on his house.
How do you translate 'Atreus' to English?▼
'Atreus' translates to 'atreus' in English. Atreus definition: Atreus is a legendary king of Mycenae in Greek mythology, son of Pelops and Hippodamia, and father of Agamemnon and Menelaus, known for the curse on his house.
How do you pronounce 'Atreus' and 'atreus'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Atreus' and native English audio speech for 'atreus' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

aaableableaccidentaccidentactuallyactuallyafraidafraidagainagainagoagoahahainainalivealiveallallalmostalmost