Argus
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- proper noun
- Literature
Examples
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Then he played a magic tune to put Argus to sleep.
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"He'll try any trick to steal that cow." "Don't worry," Argus said.
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Hermes told Argus the boring history of the magic pipes.
Fiction book (2000) -
I can slay them with one look as my father slayed the Argus.
Fiction book (1991) -
Hermes drew his sword and cut off Argus's head.
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In Greek mythology, Argus was a giant with one hundred eyes who guarded Io.
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According to the myth, the goddess Hera appointed Argus to watch over the heifer Io.
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Hermes was sent to kill Argus, the all-seeing guardian of Io.
Compounds
- Philippine
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A large Southeast Asian bird with eye-like spots on its wings and tail
Surface Forms
Etymology
Argus comes from a Greek myth about a giant with 'a hundred eyes' who watched Io for Hera and could keep guard without sleeping, which gives a strong image to remember him. That's why calling someone 'Argus' or saying they are 'Argus-eyed' means they are 'ever watchful' or very alert.