Achaeus

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Gender Masculine
Usage Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Scripts Ἀχαιός(Ancient Greek)
Other Forms FormsAchaius

Meaning & History

Latinized form of Achaios. In Greek mythology, this was the name of the son of Xuthus, who the Achaean people regarded as their (mythical) ancestor. Other bearers of this name include Greek tragic poet Achaeus of Eretria (5th century BC) and the son of king Seleucus I Nicator (3rd century BC).
Added 10/14/2007 by LMS
Edited 8/17/2017 by Lucille and LMS