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Gender Feminine
Scripts Αχλυς(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. AY-klis, AK-lis, ak-LOOS  [key]
Other Forms FormsAkhlys, Achlus

Meaning & History

Means "death-mist, mist-over-eyes" in Greek. In Greek mythology Achlys was the personification of misery and sadness as well as daemon of the "death-mist", i.e., the clouding over of the eyes preceding death. She was portrayed on the shield of Heracles as a pale, emaciated wraith of a woman, covered in tears, blood and dust.
Added 7/7/2007 by rachael
Edited 1/10/2012 by SeaHorse15