Type genus of the Pandionidae

Usage examples of pandion.

A young Hellene, Pandion, is enslaved by the Egyptians, escapes and on his way back home has many thrilling adventures.

It seemed to Pandion that the sea was bottomless and boundless, that it merged with the dark sky in a single whole.

Restraining his laughter for fear of wasting his breath, Pandion awaited a sign from his grandfather and then set out at a run northwards, where the path from the littoral ran round a steep, stony slope.

When the sacrifice had been made, the old man led Pandion to a big stone at the foot of a steep mossy cliff and bade him push the stone aside.

Slowly but surely came the realization that the loss was irreparable, and Pandion made an effort to set his feelings under control.

A smile of pleasure revealed her lovely teeth but an instant later the smile vanished, the girl frowned and gave Pandion a cold stare.

The whole world had grown dark to Pandion, the tools fell from his hands, the blood rushed to his head.

Then Pandion spoke, he wanted his beloved to share his grief and disappointment.

The girl tried to persuade Pandion not to give up trying, she told him how confident she was of him and of his ability to carry out his plans.

Thessa was all attention as she listened to the youth, feeling that now Pandion was opening up his heart to her in full although the realization that she was unable to help him made her sad.

Agenor felt that he had not convinced Pandion and that the youth was floundering in a sea of indecision between two strong affections, one that chained him to the house and the other that beckoned him from afar, despite the certainty of danger.

At times Pandion was dismayed by the thought that he was leaving his native shores for ever.

Agenor and other wise men of their clan advised Pandion to go to Crete, the home of the descendants of the Sea People, the home of an ancient civilization.

Thessa stretched out both hands to Pandion and, pressing close to each other, the two young people disappeared under the trees of the sacred grove beyond the houses.

The coastal plain was deserted and Pandion was alone with Thessa before the sea and the sky.