rhadamanthus (Meaning)
Wordnet
rhadamanthus (n)
(Greek mythology) a judge of the dead in the underworld
Webster
rhadamanthus (n.)
One of the three judges of the infernal regions; figuratively, a strictly just judge.
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rhadamanthus Sentence Examples
- Rhadamanthus, the son of Zeus and Europa, served as a judge in the underworld.
- According to Greek mythology, Rhadamanthus was known for his unwavering justice and fairness.
- Rhadamanthus presided over the souls of those who had lived a life of moderate virtue.
- Together with Minos and Aeacus, Rhadamanthus determined the fate of the dead.
- Plato's Republic depicts Rhadamanthus as a judge who punishes the guilty with lashes.
- Rhadamanthus's incorruptibility made him an ideal candidate for the role of underworld judge.
- Roman poets Virgil and Ovid immortalized Rhadamanthus in their works, emphasizing his stern and unforgiving nature.
- In ancient Athens, Rhadamanthus was worshipped as a hero and invoked in oaths and legal proceedings.
- The name "Rhadamanthus" has come to represent justice and impartiality in legal circles.
- Rhadamanthus's legacy as a virtuous and fair-minded judge continues to inspire modern conceptions of justice and the afterlife.
FAQs About the word rhadamanthus
(Greek mythology) a judge of the dead in the underworldOne of the three judges of the infernal regions; figuratively, a strictly just judge.
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Rhadamanthus, the son of Zeus and Europa, served as a judge in the underworld.
According to Greek mythology, Rhadamanthus was known for his unwavering justice and fairness.
Rhadamanthus presided over the souls of those who had lived a life of moderate virtue.
Together with Minos and Aeacus, Rhadamanthus determined the fate of the dead.
