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Sarpedon

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Sar·pe·don  (sär-pdn, -pdn)
n. Greek Mythology
A son of Zeus and Europa who became king of Lycia and was killed by Patroclus in the Trojan War.
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Noun1.SarpedonSarpedon - (Greek mythology) a son of Zeus who became king of Lycia; fought on behalf of the Trojans in the Trojan War and was killed by Patroclus
Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks
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So she bare sons to the almighty Son of Cronos, glorious leaders of wealthy men -- Minos the ruler, and just Rhadamanthys and noble Sarpedon the blameless and strong.
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Woe is me that I am fated to have Sarpedon, dearest of men to me, subdued at the hands of Patroclus the son of Menoetius.
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