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Hippolytus

also: Hippolyto, Hippolyti, Hippolytus

Son of Theseus, falsely accused by Phaedra and destroyed when Theseus used one of Neptune's three granted wishes to curse him. Cicero cites his death as proof that some promises are better left unfulfilled.

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Mentioned in 2 works (2 total)

On the Nature of the Gods philosophy · 1 mention
On Duties philosophy · 1 mention

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