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Propertiana_, Greifswald, 1875) proposed that he was the "Demophoon" addressed in Prop II xxii; this suggestion has won support from Birt
The Last Poems of Ovid 43 BC-18? Ovid
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She looks out at window still to see whether he come, [5292] and by report Phillis went nine times to the seaside that day, to see if her Demophoon were approaching, and [5293] Troilus to the city gates, to look for his Cresseid.
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Eurystheus demanding the surrender of the fugitives, the Heraclidæ, knowing that the small force at the disposal of king Ceyx would be altogether inadequate to protect them against the powerful king of Argos, abandoned his territory, and sought refuge at Athens, where they were hospitably received by king Demophoon, the son of the great hero Theseus.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome E.M. Berens
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So the goddess nursed in the palace Demophoon, wise Celeus 'goodly son whom well-girded Metaneira bare.
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They soon brought the joyful intelligence that she was desirous of securing her services as nurse to her infant son Demophoon, or Triptolemus.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome E.M. Berens
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He then led on his valiant band of warriors, and soon the enemy was in headlong flight; and Eurystheus, who was taken prisoner, was put to death by the command of king Demophoon.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome E.M. Berens
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Gods, was safe, Demophoon being king of the city; and when Copreus, the herald of Eurystheus, wished to remove the suppliants, he prevented him.
The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I. 480? BC-406 BC Euripides
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Demophoon, and proceeded to invade the Peloponnesus, which they regarded as their lawful patrimony; for, according to the will of Zeus, it should have been the rightful possession of their father, the great hero Heracles, had not Hera maliciously defeated his plans by causing his cousin Eurystheus to precede him into the world.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome E.M. Berens
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Demophoon despised him; but hearing the oracles promise him victory if he sacrificed the most noble Athenian virgin to Ceres, he was grieved; not wishing to slay either his own daughter, or that of any citizen, for the sake of the suppliants.
The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I. 480? BC-406 BC Euripides
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Heracles and Deianira, had advanced with a large army to the assistance of his brothers, and having sent a messenger to the king announcing his arrival, Demophoon, with his army, joined his forces.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome E.M. Berens
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