thyestes

/ˈθaɪˌiːstiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A king of Mycenae in Greek mythology, who killed his sons and served them to his father at a banquet.

“In the tragic play, the story of Thyestes revolves around the consequences of his heinous actions.”

Synonyms

  • Agamemnon
  • Tantalus

Antonyms

  • hero
  • paragon