: a son of Tantalus served by his father to the gods for food but later restored to life by them
Examples of Pelops in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebOne of the few suitors left was Pelops, son of Hermes, the messenger of the gods.—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2024
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