E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Candau les (3 syl.).
King of Lydia, who exposed the charms of his wife to Gy’gës; whereupon the queen compelled Gyges to assassinate her husband, after which she married the murderer, who became king, and reigned twenty-eight years. (716–678.)
