This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is "greek mythology".
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Prokne f Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek περκνός
(perknos) "dark-spotted", a word used to refer to eagles. In Greek mythology Prokne or Procne was the wife of the Thracian king Tereus. Tereus raped Procne's sister Philomela and cut out her tongue, so Procne fed Tereus the flesh of their son Itys... [
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Prolochos m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πρό
(pro) meaning "before, forth, forward" combined with the Greek noun λόχος
(lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [
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Promeus m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πρόμος
(promos) meaning "foremost, foremost man". Also compare Greek προμυέω
(promueō) meaning "to initiate beforehand" and
Prometheus, which are both etymologically related... [
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Pronax m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πρώ
(pro) meaning "early (in the day)", a variant of πρωΐ
(proi) meaning "early in the day, during morning", and ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, chief".... [
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Prosymna f Greek MythologyMeans "celebrate in song". This is the name of one of the Asterionides, Naiads who nursed the goddess Hera in her infancy.
Protesilaus m Greek MythologyDerived from
πρῶτος (prôtos) meaning “first”,
ἕσῐς (hésis) which means “sending forth”), and #λᾱός (lāós), meaning “people”.
Prothoenor m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is not quite certain. Through a variant spelling, it might be derived from of one of the following two Greek adjectives: πρῶτος
(protos) meaning "first, earliest" and πρωτός
(protos) meaning "destined"... [
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Prylis m Greek MythologyMeans "dance in armour, armed dance" in Ancient Greek, referring to a kind of Cretan weapon-dance. This was the name of a prophet in Greek mythology, a demigod son of
Hermes and the Lesbian nymph
Issa.
Prymneus m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πρυμνεύς
(prymneus) meaning "steersman", which is ultimately derived from Greek πρύμνα
(prymna) meaning "stern, poop". Also compare Greek πρυμνός
(prymnos) meaning "hindmost, undermost, end-most"... [
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Psekas f Greek MythologyThe name of one of the band of sixty young Okeanid Nymphs which formed the core retinue of the goddess Artemis. Her name is derived from the word
ψεκας (psekas) meaning "rain shower".
Ptelea f Greek MythologyDerived from Ancient Greek
πτελέα (
ptelea) meaning "wych elm", another name for the European elm tree. This was the name of one of the eight hamadryad daughters of
Oryxos and
Hamadryas, associated with the elm tree.
Pterelaos m Greek MythologyMeans "people adorned with feathers", derived from the Greek verb πτερόω
(pteroo) meaning "to feather, to furnish with feathers or wings" combined with the Greek noun λαός
(laos) meaning "(the) people".
Pylaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Πύλαιος
(Pylaios), which is derived from Greek πύλη
(pyle) meaning "gate, entrance". In Greek mythology, Pylaeus was an ally of king Priam in the Trojan War.
Pylenor m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πύλη
(pyle) meaning "gate, entrance" or from the name of the Greek town of Pylos (see
Pylos), which is etymologically related to the aforementioned word... [
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Pylos m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πύλος
(pylos) meaning "in the gateway", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun πύλη
(pyle) meaning "gate, entrance". Pylos is also the name of a town in modern Greece, which already existed in the time of Mycenaean Greece (under the same name) and was an important kingdom at the time.
Pyrene f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πῦρ
(pyr) meaning "fire". In Greek mythology, Pyrene was a lover of Hercules, for whom the mountain range the Pyrenees are named. Also, the name Pyrene is not to be confused with
Pirene, the name of three other characters from Greek mythology.
Pyronia f Greek MythologyEpithet of the goddess Artemis derived from Greek πυρ
(pyr) meaning "fire". It is also the name of a genus of butterfly.
Pythias f & m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from Greek Πυθιος
(Pythios), which is an epithet of the god
Apollo. This epithet originated from his cult in the city of Πυθώ
(Pytho), which is nowadays known as Delphi... [
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Python m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Python was an enormous earth-dragon (usually depicted as a serpent in ancient Greek art) who lived near the city of Πυθώ
(Pytho), which is nowadays known as Delphi. The creature was named after the city, whose name was ultimately derived from the Greek verb πύθω
(pytho) meaning "to rot, to decay"... [
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Rhadamanthos m Greek MythologyI am uncertain of the meaning, but it might be etymologically related to Greek
adámas "invincible, untamed" or Greek
damázo "to overpower, to tame, to conquer." In Greek mythology, Rhadamanthos was a son of Zeus and Europa.
Rhadamanthus m Greek MythologyMeaning unknown, probably of pre-Greek origin, but perhaps related to Greek ῥᾴδιος
(rhaidios) "easy" and μανθάνω
(manthanô) "to learn, come to know". In Greek mythology, Rhadamanthus or Rhadamanthys was a son of Zeus and Europa... [
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Rhamnousia f Greek MythologyAn epithet of the Greek Goddess of retribution, Nemesis, meaning "the Goddess of Rhamnous". Rhamnous was an ancient Greek city and the site of Nemesis' most prominent sanctuary.
Rhanis f Greek MythologyThe name of one of the band of sixty young Okeanid Nymphs which formed the core retinue of the goddess Artemis. Her name is derived from the word
Ψεκας (rhanis) meaning "raindrop".
Rhexenor m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun ῥηξήνωρ
(rhexenor) meaning "bursting through ranks of armed men (of the enemy)", which consists of the Greek noun ῥῆξις
(rhexis) meaning "breaking, bursting, breaking forth" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".... [
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Rhodope f Greek Mythology, Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ῥοδωπός
(rhodopos) meaning "rosy-faced, rosy", which consists of the Greek noun ῥόδον
(rhodon) meaning "rose" combined with the Greek noun ὤψ
(ops) meaning "eye, face, countenance".... [
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Rhoeo f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ροή (
rhoē) "flow, stream". In Greek mythology, this was the name of a woman loved by Apollo.
Satyrion f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek
satyros meaning "satyr" (see also
Satyros). In Greek mythology, this was the name of a nymph who had a son with Poseidon.
Scamander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of
Skamandros. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a river god, who is the personification of the Scamander River (nowadays called Karamenderes River), the largest river of the plain of Troy.
Scelmis m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Σκέλμις
(Skelmis). In Greek mythology this was the name of one of the Telchines, sea spirits (daemons) native to the island of Rhodes, who were killed by the gods when they turned to evil magic... [
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Schedius m Greek MythologyDerived from
σχεδόν (skhedón) meaning "nearby" or "nearly, almost", and
δίος (dîos) meaning "heavenly, divine".
Sciron m Greek MythologyMeans "mistral, northwest Mediterranean wind". This was the name of a Corinthian bandit in Greek mythology.
Scylla f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Scylla was a monster that lived on one side of a narrow channel of water, opposite its counterpart Charybdis. The two sides of the strait were within an arrow's range of each other—so close that sailors attempting to avoid Charybdis would pass too close to Scylla and vice versa.... [
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Sidero f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek σίδηρος
(sideros) meaning "iron". In Greek legend Sidero was the abusive stepmother of
Tyro, finally murdered by Tyro's adult son
Pelias atop an altar to the goddess
Hera.
Simoeis m Greek MythologyThe name of the god of the river Simois, and taken from that river. Simoeis was a son of
Oceanus and
Tethys and as the father of Astyoche and Hieromneme.
Sinoe f Greek MythologyThe name of a nymph of Mount Sinoe in Arkadia and the nurse of the god
Pan. Her name is either named after Mt Sinoe (or alternatively it may be named for her) or taken from the element
ςίνος (sinos) meaning "mischievous".
Sisyphus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Σίσυφος
(Sisyphos), of which the meaning is uncertain. It may possibly be derived from Greek σίσυς
(sisys), which can mean "a goat's skin" or "cheap garment" or "any coarse"... [
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Skamandros m Greek MythologyThe meaning of this name is uncertain. The second element looks like it is derived from Greek ανδρος
(andros) meaning "of a man", but there are sources who doubt this. The first element is more difficult to pinpoint: it could be derived from Greek σκάζω
(skazo) "to limp, to stumble (over an obstacle)" or from Greek σκαιός
(skaios) meaning "left(-handed)" or "awkward"... [
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Solymus m Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Solymus was the ancestral hero and eponym of the tribe Solymi in Pisidia and Lycia. He was a son of either Zeus or Ares; his mother's name is variously given as Chaldene, Caldene daughter of Pisidus, Calchedonia or the nymph Chalcea.
Sophrosyne f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek σωφροσύνη
(sôphrosynê) meaning "moderation, prudence, self-control, temperance". Also compare
Sophron. She was the spirit or personification of moderation, self-control, temperance, restraint, and discretion in Greek mythology... [
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Sose f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek σως (
sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded". In Greek mythology this was the name of a prophetic Oreiad or Naiad nymph of Arcadia (a southern region of Greece). According to one account she was the mother of the god Pan by Hermes.
Speio f Greek MythologyDerived from σπεῖος
(speios), the Epic Greek form of σπέος
(speos) meaning "cave, cavern, grotto". This was the name of a Nereid in Greek myth; with the exception of Pausanias, all of the Greek poets (Hesiod, Homer, Apollodorus and Hyginus) and even the Roman poet Virgil list Speio among the ranks of the Haliad Nymphs known as the Nereides.
Sterope f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun στεροπή
(sterope) meaning "flash of lightning". Also compare the Greek noun στέροψ
(sterops) meaning "flashing" and the related name
Asterope, which basically has the same meaning.... [
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Steropes m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun στερόπης
(steropes) meaning "lightner", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun στεροπή
(sterope) meaning "flash of lightning" (see
Sterope)... [
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Stilbe f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek στίλβω
(stilbô) meaning "to glitter, gleam". This was the name of a nymph who was loved by the god Apollo and bore him Lapithes, the eponymous first king of the tribe, and some say Kentauros (or Centaurus), who mated with mares to produce the tribe of Kentauroi (Centaurs).
Stygne f Greek MythologyMeans "hated, abhorred" in Greek. In Greek mythology she was one of Danaus' fifty daughters, the Danaids. When ordered to kill her husband on their wedding night, Stygne and almost all of her sisters complied, with the exception of
Hypermnestra.
Stymphalos m Greek MythologyMeaning uncertain. The first element of this name might be derived from the noun στύμα
(styma), which is the Aeolic Greek form of ancient Greek στόμα
(stoma) meaning "mouth"... [
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Styx f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology the Styx is the river that forms the boundary between the underworld and the world of the living, as well as a goddess and a nymph that represents the river.
Sufax m Greek MythologyMeaning uncertain, although the etymology of the name is probably Greek. In both Greek and Berber mythology, Sufax was a son of Hercules and Tinjis.
Syke f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek συκῆ
(syke) meaning "fig tree". In Greek mythology Syke or Sykea was a hamadryad (wood nymph) of the fig tree.
Syleus m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek συλεύς
(syleus) meaning "privateer", which is ultimately derived from Greek συλάω
(sylao) meaning "to plunder, to rob, to strip (off)". Also compare Greek σύλη
(syle), a term used to refer to the right of seizing a ship... [
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Syllis f Greek MythologyThe name of a naiad of the town of Sikyon and perhaps a daughter of Asopos. Her name may come from the element
συλλύω (sylluo) meaning "reconciler".
Symaithos m Greek MythologyIn mythology, a River-God of eastern Sikelia. His name is taken from the river Symaethus, of unknown etymology.
Synecho f Greek MythologyThe name of one of the Hyades, derived from
συνέχεια (synécheia) meaning "continuation, continuity".
Syrinx f Greek MythologyFrom Greek σῦριγξ
(syrinx) meaning "tube" or "panpipes", referring to a musical instrument played by mouth and comprising tubes arranged in order of length. In Greek myth this was the name of a nymph and follower of
Artemis, the virgin huntress... [
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Tabliope f Literature, Greek MythologyA made-up name of a 'Muse' that is a comic invention of Palladas, a late Greek poet and epigrammatist, appearing in his epigram found in book 11 (Humorous and convivial - Scoptic - Σκωπτικά) of
Anthologia Palatina... [
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Talaus m Greek MythologyMeans "steadfast, enduring" or "unhappy", derived from Greek τλήμων
(tlemon) meaning "patient, steadfast; wretched, miserable". In Greek mythology, Talaus was the king of Argos and one of the Argonauts.
Talos m Greek MythologyIn Greek Mythology Talos was a bronze winged automaton given to Europa for protection in Crete from pirates and invaders.
Tanagra f Greek MythologyThe name of a daughter of Asopos and a naiad of the spring, well or fountain of the town of Tanagra in Boioti. Her name is taken from that place.
Tantalus m Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology he was a hero, most famous for his eternal punishment in Tartarus. He was made to stand in a pool of water beneath a fruit tree with low branches, with the fruit ever eluding his grasp, and the water always receding before he could take a drink... [
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Teiresias m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek τεῖρος
(teiros) "constellations, heavenly signs" and εἴδω
(eidô) "to see". This was the name of a blind seer who appears in many Greek myths. Due to objecting the goddess Hera in a debate with her husband Zeus, he lost his eyesight, but was given the ability to see into the future by Zeus... [
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Telegone f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek τῆλε (
tele) meaning "far, from afar, far off" and γονη (
gone) "birth, offspring".
Telesto f Greek MythologyAn Oceanid, one of the daughters of Oceanus and Tethys. A moon of saturn was named after her.
Telethusa f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Τελέθουσα
(Telethousa), which is possibly derived from Greek τελέθω
(telethô) meaning "to come into being". This name belonged to the mother of Iphis in Greek mythology.
Teleus m Greek MythologyThe meaning of this name is not entirely certain. It may have been derived from Greek τέλειος
(teleios) meaning "perfect", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb τελειόω
(teleioo) meaning "to make perfect, to complete"... [
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Tenages m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Ancient Greek
τέναγος (ténagos) meaning "shoal water, shallows, lagoon".
Tereine f Greek MythologyThe name of a nymph consort of the god Ares. Her name comes from
τερεο (tereo) and means "piercer, she who pierces (like a sword)".
Tereus m Greek MythologyThis name is probably derived from Greek τηρέω
(tereo), which can mean "to guard" as well as "to obey, to observe, to attend to carefully". However, it is also possible that it is derived from Greek τερέω
(tereo) meaning "to bore through, to pierce"... [
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Thalestris f Greek MythologyThe name of an Amazon queen. According to a legend, she met Alexander the Great wishing to conceive a child.
Thallo f Greek MythologyUltimately from the same linguistic roots as
Thalia, Thallo means "blooming" and by associations "green shoots (of new plants)". This was the name of one of the Horai, goddesses associated with seasons and times... [
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Thamyris m & f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyAs a masculine name, it belonged to a bard who claimed he could out-perform the Muses. When he lost the competition, they punished him by taking both his skill and his eye-sight away.... [
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Thebe f Greek MythologyThis name is frequently found in the Greek myths on multiple female characters, including at least 2 daughters of Zeus. This name is shared with a moon of Jupiter and is also the etymological source of 3 towns named Thebes... [
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Thelxinoe f Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun θέλξις
(thelxis) meaning "enchantment, bewitchment", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb θέλγω
(thelgo) meaning "to enchant, to bewitch, to charm, to captivate"... [
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Thelxion m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun θέλξις
(thelxis) meaning "enchantment, bewitchment", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb θέλγω
(thelgo) meaning "to enchant, to bewitch, to charm, to captivate"... [
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Themisto f Greek MythologyFrom Greek
θεμιστος (
themistos) which means "belonging to the law", or "belonging to the customs". It is therefore related to
Themis.... [
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Theobule f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Θεοβούλη
(Theoboule) meaning "divine will", derived from θεός
(theos) "god" and βουλή
(boule) "will, volition". This is said to be the source of Σίβυλλα
(Sibylla) (see
Sibyl) via Doric Σιοβόλλα
(Siobolla)... [
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Theophron m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective θεόφρων
(theophron) meaning "godly-minded". It consists of the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" combined with the Greek noun φρήν
(phren) meaning "midriff" as well as "mind, intellect, wits"... [
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Theraephone f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Θηραιφόνη
(Theraiphone), which probably means "slayer of wild beasts" from Greek θήρ
(ther) "a wild beast, beast of prey" or θήρα
(thera) meaning "the hunting of wild beasts, the chase", which is ultimately derived from θηράω
(therao) "to hunt, to chase", combined with φόνος
(phonos) "murder, slaughter"... [
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Thero f Greek MythologyA nymph of Greek mythology and according to some accounts the nurse of the god
Ares. Her name is directly derived from
θηρ (ther) referring to a wild, carnivorous animal, but as she was a nymph of a town named Therapne, from the same root, it is more probable that she was named after the place.
Thersandros m Greek MythologyDerived from the Aeolic Greek noun θέρσος
(thersos) meaning "courage, confidence, audacity" combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Thersilochos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Aeolic Greek noun θέρσος
(thersos) meaning "courage, confidence, audacity" combined with the Greek noun λόχος
(lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [
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Thespia f Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek θέσπις
(thespis) meaning "having words from god, inspired" or "divine, wondrous, awful". This was the name of a nymph in Greek mythology.
Thespis m Greek MythologyAccording to Ancient Greek sources, Thespis was the first person to appear on stage as an actor.
Thoas m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek θοάζω
(thoazo) meaning "to move quickly, to run fast". This name was borne by roughly ten characters in Greek mythology, one of them being one of the suitors of
Odysseus' wife
Penelope.
Thoe f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek θοός
(thoos) "swift, nimble". This name belonged to one of the Nereids in Greek mythology.
Thyia f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Thyia derived from the verb θύω "to sacrifice" was a female figure associated with cults of several major gods.
Thymbraeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Θυμβραίος
(Thymbraios), of which the meaning is uncertain. It could have been derived from the Greek noun θύμβρα
(thymbra) "savory", which refers to a herb now known as Satureja thymbra... [
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Tiasa f Greek MythologyTiasa was a Naiad nymph in Greek Mythology. She was a Laconian princess, daughter of King Eurotas.
Tithorea f Greek MythologyEtymology uncertain. In Greek mythology, Tithorea was a Phocian nymph of Mount Parnassus, from whom the town of Tithorea, previously called Neon, was believed to have derived its name.
Tlepolemos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek verb τλάω
(tlao) meaning "to suffer, to endure, to undergo" combined with the Greek noun πόλεμος
(polemos) meaning "war, battle".
Toxeus m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek τοξεύς
(toxeus) meaning "bowman, archer", which is ultimately derived from Greek τόξον
(toxon) meaning "bow". Also compare Greek τοξεύω
(toxeuo) "to shoot with the bow" and Greek τοξεία
(toxeia) "archery"... [
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Trapezeus m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek τραπεζεύς
(trapezeus) meaning "of a table, at a table", which is ultimately derived from Greek τράπεζα
(trapeza) meaning "table". Also compare the modern English word
trapeze, which is etymologically related... [
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Triopas m Greek MythologyPossibly of Pre-Greek origin, though popularly interpreted as meaning "three-eyed, he who has three eyes" from Greek τρι-
(tri-) "three, thrice" and ὄψ
(ops) "face, eye"... [
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Triptolemos m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek τρι-
(tri-) meaning "three, thrice" combined with the Epic Greek noun πτόλεμος
(ptolemos) meaning "war".
Troezen m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Τροιζήν
(Troizen), which may possibly have been derived from Greek Τροία
(Troia), the original Greek name for the city of Troy. Troezen might then roughly mean "of Troy"... [
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Tydeus m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Aeolic Greek τῦδε
(tude) or
(tyde), which is derived from Aeolic Greek τύδαι
(tudai) or
(tydai) meaning "here, there". Also compare Aeolic Greek τυῖδε
(tuide) or
(tyide) meaning "hither"... [
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Tyndareus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Τυνδάρεως
(Tyndareos), of which the meaning is uncertain. However, it is possible that the first element of the name may have been derived from Doric Greek τύνη
(tune) or
(tyne), which is a second-person singular pronoun... [
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Tyro f Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek τυρός (
tyrôs) meaning "cheese". In Greek myth she was a Thessalian princess, daughter of
Salmoneus and
Alcidice, whose name was allegedly given in reference to her complexion, which was "as fair as white goat's cheese"... [
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Urea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of
Ourea. According to Hesiod and Hyginus, the nymph Urea or Ourea was a daughter of Poseidon and the mother by Apollo of Ileus, a Trojan lord.
Xantho f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ξανθος (
xanthos) meaning "yellow" or "fair hair" (see
Xanthe). This name is sometimes included as one of the Nereids of Greek myth (the fifty daughters of
Nereus by
Doris).
Xenodike f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest" combined with the Greek noun δίκη
(dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage".
Xenopatra f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest" combined with either the Greek noun πάτρα
(patra) meaning "fatherland, native land" or Greek πατρός
(patros) meaning "of the father"... [
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Xuthus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ξοῦθος
(Xouthos), possibly derived from ξουθός
(xouthos) meaning "brown-yellow, tawny" or ξανθός
(xanthos) "yellow, yellow-haired", or from στρουθός
(strouthos) "sparrow"... [
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Zagreus m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek ζαγρεύς
(zagreus), which was a term used to refer to a hunter that catches live animals. The term would technically mean "great hunter", as it was derived from the Greek prefix ζα
(za) meaning "very" combined with Greek αγρεύς
(agreus) meaning "hunter"... [
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Zakynthos m Greek MythologyMeaning unknown; appears to be pre-Mycenaean or Pelasgian in origin. In Greek mythology he was the legendary founder of a colony on Zacynthus, an island in the Ionian Sea, which derived its name from him.
Zelos m Greek MythologyMeans "zeal, ardor, jealousy" in Greek. He was the personification of zeal or strife in Greek mythology.
Zetes m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Ancient Greek
ζητέω (
zeteo) "to seek, look forc inquire; to strive for, desire, wish". In Greek myth, Zetes and his twin brother
Calais were sons of
Boreas, the god of the north wind, and members of the Argonauts.
Zeuxo f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ζεύγνυμι
(zeugnumi) "to yoke, join together, join in wedlock". In Greek mythology Zeuxo was one of the Oceanids, possibly a goddess of marriage.