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Thyoneus

Thyo'neus

(Θυωνεύς).

1. A surname of Dionysus which has the same meaning as Thyone, both being formed from θύειν, " to be inspired." (Ov. Met. 4.13; Hor. Carm. 1.17. 23; Oppian, Cyneg. 27 ; Hesych. s. v. Θυωνίδης.)

Thyo'neus

2. A son of Dionysus in Chios, and father of Thoas. (Acron, ad Horat. Carm. 1.17. 23.) [L.S]

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