Definitions for Gyges

Gyges Gy·ges

Spelling: [jahy-jeez]
IPA: /ˈdʒaɪ dʒiz/

Gyges is a 5 letter English word.

You can make 20 anagrams from letters in Gyges (eggsy).

Definitions for Gyges

noun

  1. Also, Gyes [jahy-eez] /ˈdʒaɪ iz/ (Show IPA). one of the Hecatonchires.
  2. a shepherd who found a ring making its wearer invisible. Invited by the king of Lydia secretly to view his beautiful wife naked, Gyges was incited by her to kill the king and seize the throne. During his reign, allegedly, coinage was invented.

Examples for Gyges

"No one need be sad who goes to his death as innocently as we do," said Gyges.

Araspes and Gyges were appointed to be their escort thither.

Gyges, to you I give this Lydian lyre; let its tones recall the giver to your memory.

The latter dates must be accepted if Gyges sent help to Psammetichus.

The chastity of Nyssia was avenged, and the dream of Gyges accomplished.

"Let us turn back here," exclaimed Gyges to his young companions.

But what probability was there that Gyges would ever have a throne to share?

After this assurance Candaules left Gyges again hidden behind the door.

Gyges had shared his father's preference for Greek art and artists.

Can-daules at last said to him in a tone of disappointment: 'I see, Gyges, that you do not believe me.

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