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noun

Harpăgus

gen. Harpăgi · gender masculine · decl. 2nd
a Median nobleman; to whom Astyages committed his grandson Cyrus to be destroyed; but by whom he was preserved alive
a Median nobleman, to whom Astyages committed his grandson Cyrus to be destroyed, but by whom he was preserved alive, Just. 1, 4 sq.; Sen. de Ira, 3, 15, 1.
Perseus ID: n20247 Key: Harpagus