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View Name: Cephalus


CEPHALUS
GENDER: Masculine
OTHER SCRIPTS: Κεφαλος (Ancient Greek)
Meaning & History
Latinized form of the Greek Κεφαλος (Kephalos), which was derived from κεφαλη (kephale) meaning "head". In Greek legend he remained faithful to his wife Procris even though he was pursued by the goddess Eos.
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