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[Facts] Antinoé and Arsinoé
Hello :)I'm looking for the meanings of those two names, but unsuccessfully. They're likely greek and are found in the greek mythology and ancient history.Thanks in advance,Andria.
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One of Julius Caesar's mistresses was called Eunoé, and it is said to mean "good memory". So now we have to find anti and arsi in a Greek dictionary...Anti: anti, insteadI can't find arsi...I hope it helps!Claire
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My Greek dictionary says: Arsi- is a poetic form of aersi-, which again is from aieró (to lift or carry)voé is indeed from voeó (perceive, realise, think of)anti- the original meaning seems to be "against"Pavlos probably knows more..Andy ;—)
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Spot-on, Andy :)
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noé and noeó, of course; I was trying to write in Greek letters
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Thanks a lot Andy and Claire !
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