Meaning Of The Word Thyestes

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Thyestes in American English
a brother of Atreus
noun: the brother of Atreus who unknowingly ate the flesh of his own sons when served to him by Atreus

Thyestes in British English
noun: son of Pelops and brother of Atreus, with whose wife he committed adultery. In revenge, Atreus killed Thyestes' sons and served them to their father at a banquet

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