Definitions
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- n. (Greek mythology) the mythical Greek king who for 30 years did not clean his stables which contained his vast herd of cattle
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Examples
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In Greek mythology, the hero Hercules cleaned up 30 years of accumulated manure from thousands of oxen by diverting two rivers through the notorious stable of Augeas.
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I was a villager in Elis, where Augeas used to be king.
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Augeas wanted to find the most beautiful and graceful girl in the world, someone who would put Arachne to shame.
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He would figure out some way to overcome King Augeas.
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King Augeas did eventually grow tired, though, of the sad longing in his bride when she was around Hector.
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Like King Augeas, Minerva did not take losing lightly.
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Balor Stain to keep watch on situation with King Augeas.
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All Erec would have to do was show this King Augeas how awful Baskania was, what he would do if he succeeded in taking over the world.
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After the wedding, King Augeas often would spend time with Hector, with Arachne right at his side.
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Finally, Augeas found a bride who was fitting in every way.
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