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Laertes

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La·er·tes  (l-ûrtz, -âr-)
n. Greek Mythology
The father of Odysseus.
Laertes [leɪˈɜːtiːz]
n
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth the father of Odysseus
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Noun1.Laertes - (Greek mythology) the father of Odysseus
Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks


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Astute and ruthless, he could have rivalled in resource the unfortunate son of Laertes and Anticlea.
The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context
{6} Our fathers were friends before us, as old Laertes will tell you, if you will go and ask him.
The Odyssey by Homer View in context
Wopsle through his struggle with Laertes on the brink of the orchestra and the grave, and slackened no more until he had tumbled the king off the kitchen-table, and had died by inches from the ankles upward.
Great Expectations by Dickens, Charles View in context
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