This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Greek Mythology; and the first letter is E.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Echephron Ἐχέφρων m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἔχω
(echo) meaning "to have, to hold, to possess". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις
(phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Echion Ἐχίων m Greek MythologyThis name is either derived from Greek ἔχις
(echis) meaning "viper" or from Greek ἔχω
(echo) meaning "to have, to hold, to possess". Echion is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a suitor of
Penelope.
Echione f Greek MythologyPossibly a feminine form of
Echion. In the
Fabulae attributed to
Hyginus, this name is listed as belonging to a female hound of
Actaeon (who was killed by his own hounds after the goddess
Diana changed him into a stag).
Edonus Ἠδωνός m Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Edonus was the ancestor of the Edonians in Thrace and Thracian Macedonia. He was the son of Ares (god of war) and Calliope (muse of epic poetry).
Eidothea Ειδοθεα f Greek MythologyThe name of a nymph desired by
Poseidon. The name is derived from the suffix element
ειδο (eido-), perhaps meaning "knowing" or "shapely", and the element
θεα (thea) meaning "goddess".
Eidyia Ειδυια f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek εἶδος (
eidos) meaning "to see" or "to know". In Greek mythology she was the mother of the sorceress
Medea, and may have personified 'the magical power of the eye, which in Greek superstition was the source of the witch's supernatural power - strengthened by the beams of the ancestral sun.'
Eione Ἠιόνη f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἠϊών
(eion) meaning "shore, beach, sea-bank". This was the name of one of the Nereids in Greek mythology.
Ekecheiria Ἐκεχειρία f Greek MythologyFrom Ancient Greek
ἐκεχειρία (
ekekheiria) "truce, armistice". In Greek mythology, this was the name of the personification of truce, armistice, and cessation of hostilities. She was honoured during the ancient Olympic Games, when an armistice was called between city states for the duration of the games.
Elaphiaia Ἐλαφιαῖα f Greek MythologyAlteration of
Alpheiaia, influenced by Greek ἔλαφος
(elaphos) "deer". This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis, under which she was worshipped in Elis.
Electryone ΗΛΕΚΤΡΥΩΝΗ f Greek MythologyMeaning "rooster" or "amber". The Doric form of Electryone,
Alectrona, is the feminine genitive of Αλεκτορ, Alektor, the Greek word for 'rooster', while Electryone itself is more similar to Ἠλέκτρα,
Elektra, meaning 'amber'... [
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Eleos Ἔλεος f Greek MythologyFrom Greek ἔλεος
(eleos) meaning "mercy, pity, compassion". In Greek mythology, Eleos was the personification of pity, mercy, clemency and compassion. Her opposite was
Anaideia, the goddess of ruthlessness.
Elephenor Ἐλεφήνωρ m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun ἐλέφας
(elephas) meaning "elephant" as well as "ivory" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man". As such, the meaning of this name is either "elephant of a man" or "man made of ivory", both of which imply a man who is very strong, sturdy and possibly gigantic.... [
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Elete Ηλετη f Greek MythologyThe name of one of the Horai, goddesses associated with the hours of a day and the months of a year. The name is of unknown etymology but could be related to the word
αλετος (aletos) meaning "grinding" or alternatively
λιτη (lite) meaning "prayer".
Elpenor Ἐλπήνωρ m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun ἐλπίς
(elpis) meaning "hope, expectation" (see
Elpis) combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".... [
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Emathion Ἠμαθίων m Greek MythologyDerived from the Homeric Greek adjective ἠμαθόεις
(emathoeis) meaning "sandy", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun ἄμαθος
(amathos) meaning "sand, dust, sandy soil"... [
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Empusa Ἔμπουσα f Greek MythologyProbably pre-Greek in origin, though folk etymology derives it from ἕν
(hén) "one" and πούς
(pous) "foot". This was the name of a shape-shifting spectre and companion of
Hecate in Greek mythology, said to have a single leg made of either copper or a donkey’s leg.
Enarete Ἐναρέτη f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἐνάρετος
(enaretos) meaning "virtuous, productive", literally "in virtue" from the preposition ἐν
(en) "in" and ἀρετή
(arete) "virtue"... [
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Enodia Ἐνοδία, Ἐννοδία f Greek MythologyMeans "on the road" or "the one in the streets", derived from Greek ἐν
(en) meaning "in, on, at" and ὁδός
(hodos) meaning "road, way, journey"... [
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Eosphoros Ἠωσφόρος m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἠώς
(eos) "dawn" (see also
Eos) combined with Greek φορεω
(phoreo) "to carry, to bear." For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω
(phero), which has the same meaning... [
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Ephesia Ἐφεσία f Greek Mythology, Late Roman, Ancient GreekFeminine form of
Ephesius. Also see the Italian form
Efisia. In Greek mythology this was an epithet of the goddess Artemis meaning "of Ephesus", Ephesus being a city in Asia Minor famous for a temple dedicated to her, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Ephialtes Ἐφιάλτης m Greek MythologyMeans "nightmare" in Greek; said to literally mean "he who jumps upon" due to its association with the verb ἐφάλλομαι
(ephallomai) "to jump at, to throw oneself onto somebody" (itself from ἐπι-
(epi-) "on, upon" and ἅλλομαι
(hallomai) "to leap, to jump"), but possibly related to ἠπίαλος
(epialos) meaning "ague, fever"... [
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Ephyra Εφυρα f Greek MythologyThe name of a nymph of the town of Ephyraia (Corinth) on the Isthmos. The name is either taken from that place or means "fiery", from the element
φυρα (phyra).
Epione Ἠπιόνη f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἤπιος
(epios) meaning "soothing". In Greek mythology this was the name of a goddess of healing. She was the wife of the medicine god
Asklepios.
Epiphron Ἐπίφρων m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἐπίφρων
(epiphron) meaning "thoughtful". It consists of Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with either the Greek noun φρόνις
(phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Epipole f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Epipole was a daughter of
Trachion, of Carystus in Euboea. In the disguise of a man she went with the Greeks against Troy. When
Palamedes discovered her sex, she was stoned to death by the Greek army.
Epistrophos Ἐπίστροφος m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek στρόφος
(strophos) meaning "twisted band, twisted cord" as well as "rope". The latter element is etymologically related to the Greek verb στροφάω
(strophao) meaning "to turn hither and thither" as well as "to rotate, to twist"... [
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Erasinos Ερασινος m Greek MythologyThe name of a River-God of Arkadia and Argos in the Peloponnesos, southern Greece. His name is taken from his river, the river Erasinus, of unknown etymology.
Ereuthalion Ἐρευθαλίων m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἐρευθαλέος
(ereuthaleos) meaning "reddish, ruddy", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun ἔρευθος
(ereuthos) meaning "redness, flush"... [
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Ergane Ἐργάνη f Greek MythologyFrom Greek ἐργάνη
(ergane) meaning "worker" (or "artisan"), a derivative of ἔργον
(ergon) "work". This was an epithet of the Greek goddess
Athena.
Erichthonius Ἐριχθόνιος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Ἐριχθόνιος
(Erichthonios), which is of uncertain etymology, possibly pre-Greek. Folk etymology connects it to Greek ἐρέχθω
(erechthô) "to rend, break"... [
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Eridanos Ηριδανος m Greek MythologyFrom the name of a River-God of the mythical northern land of Hyperborea. He was also the god of the constellation Eridanus. The river's name may mean "early burnt" from the elements
eri and
danos and refer to the myth of
Phaethon.
Erigeneia Ἠριγένεια f Greek MythologyEpithet of the Greek goddess
Eos meaning "early-born" or "child of dawn", derived from Greek ἦρι
(eri) "early in the morning, at early morn" and γενης
(genes) "born".
Erigone Ἠριγόνη f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἦρι
(eri) meaning "early in the morning, at early morn" and γονή
(gone) meaning "birth, offspring". This was the name of two characters in Greek mythology, one being the daughter of
Icarius (a prominent Athenian), the other the daughter of
Aegisthus and
Clytemnestra.
Eriphyle Ἐριφύλη f Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekMeans "(of a) great nation" in Greek, from the intensive prefix ἐρι-
(eri-) "very, much" combined with φυλή
(phylê) "race, tribe". In Greek mythology this name was borne by the wife of Amphiaraos and daughter of Lysimache and Talaos, king of Argos.
Erototokos Ερωτοτόκος f Greek MythologyMeans "bearer of love" or "producing love", derived from Greek ἔρως
(erôs) "love, desire" (genitive ἔρωτος
(erôtos); see
Eros) and τόκος
(tokos) meaning "childbirth, parturition"... [
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Ersa Ερσα f Greek MythologyDoric Greek form of
Herse, the Greek goddess of dew whose name ultimately derives from Ἑρση (
herse) meaning "dew".
Eryx Ἔρυξ m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek verb ἐρύκω
(eruko) or
(eryko) meaning "to keep in, to curb, to hold back, to restrain". This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a king of the Elymian people from Sicily... [
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Eteoclus ΕΤΕΟΚΛΟΣ m Greek MythologyA son of Iphis, was, according to some traditions, one of the seven heroes who went with Adrastus against Thebes. He had to make the attack upon the Neitian gate, where he was opposed by Megareus. (Aeschyl... [
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Euaemon Εὐαίμων m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek Εὐαίμων
(Euaimon) which was possibly derived from εὔαιμος
(euaimos) meaning "full-blooded", from εὖ
(eu) "well" and αἷμα
(haima) "blood"... [
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Euagoras Εὐαγόρας m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek verb εὐαγορέω
(euagoreo) meaning "to praise formally", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek verb ἀγορεύω
(agoreuo) meaning "to orate, to speak publicly".... [
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Euanthes Εὐάνθης m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from Greek εὐανθής
(euanthês) meaning "blooming, flowery". It is the masculine equivalent of
Euanthe. This name occurs in the 'Odyssey' belonging to the father of Maron, a priest of Apollo at Ismarus in Thrace.
Euboulos Εὔβουλος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὔβουλος
(euboulos) meaning "well-advised, prudent", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun βουλή
(boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [
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Eudaimon m Greek Mythology, Late GreekDerived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek δαίμων
(daimon) meaning "god, goddess, divine power, spirit". Also compare Greek εὐδαιμονία
(eudaimonia) (derived from the same two roots), which is the name for the Greek concept of happiness... [
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Eudaimonia Ευδαιμονία f Greek MythologyMeans "happiness, good fortune" in Greek (compare
Desdemona). In Greek mythology she was one of the younger Graces (Charites), the goddess of happiness, prosperity and opulence.
Eukelade Ευκελάδη f Greek Mythology, AstronomyThe name of one of Jupiter's moons. It was named in 2005, allegedly after a mythological character described by some Greek writers as one of the Muses.
Eukleia Εὔκλεια f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun εὔκλεια
(eukleia) meaning "good repute, glory", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory"... [
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Eulabeia Εὐλάβεια f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun εὐλάβεια
(eulabeia) meaning "discretion, caution". In Greek mythology, Eulabeia was the spirit and personification of discretion, caution and circumspection.
Eulimene f Greek MythologyEulimene ( Eulimenê means 'she of good haven' or 'good-harbour-woman') was the name of two characters in Greek mythology.... [
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Eumaios Εὐμαῖος m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well". The second element is uncertain; it might possibly be derived from the Greek verb μαίομαι
(maiomai) meaning "to seek after, to seek for" or from the (hitherto unknown) masculine equivalent of the Greek noun μαῖα
(maia) meaning "good mother, foster mother" (see
Maia 1).
Eumolpos Εὔμολπος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὔμολπος
(eumolpos) meaning "sweetly singing", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and the Greek noun μολπή
(molpe) meaning "song, dance".
Eunomos Εὔνομος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὔνομος
(eunomos) meaning "under good laws, well-ordered". It consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun νόμος
(nomos) meaning "usage, custom, law, ordinance" (see
Eunomia).
Eupeithes Εὐπείθης m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐπειθής
(eupeithes) meaning "ready to obey, obedient", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek verb πείθω
(peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [
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Euphemos Εὔφημος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyMeans "reputable" or "uttering sounds of good omen" in Greek, ultimately derived from εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and φήμη
(pheme) meaning "rumour, fame, reputation" or "prophetic voice, oracle".
Eurotas Εὐρώτας m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek εὐρώς
(euros) meaning "mould, mildew, decay", or from εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad". This was the name of a king of Laconia in Greek mythology, son of
Myles and father of
Sparta and
Tiasa, as well as of a (possibly eponymous) Laconian river.
Eurus Εὖρος m & f Greek MythologyEurus was the god of the east wind, one of the four directional Anemoi (Wind-Gods). He was associated with the season of autumn and dwelt near the palace of the sun-god Helios in the far east.
Euryale Εὐρυάλη f Greek MythologyMeans "far-roaming" from Greek εὐρύς
(eurys) "wide, broad" and ἄλη
(ale) "wandering, roaming" (from the verb ἀλάομαι
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Eurybatos Εὐρύβατος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyMeans "wide-stepping, expansive" in Greek, ultimately derived from εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide" and βατός
(batos) meaning "speeding" or "passable, accessible".
Eurybia Εὐρυβία f Greek MythologyMeans "of wide power, with far-reaching might" from the Greek elements εὐρύς
(eurys) "wide" and βία
(bia) "force", with all of its connotations... [
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Euryclea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of
Eurykleia. In Greek mythology, Euryclea was the wet nurse of Odysseus' son Telemachus. She was the first to recognize Odysseus when he returned to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Eurycyda Εὐρυκύδα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Derived from Greek εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "broad" and κῦδος
(kydos) meaning "glory". This was the name of an Elean princess in Greek mythology, the daughter of King Endymion of Elis.
Euryganeia Εὐρυγάνεια f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide" and an uncertain second element, possibly Greek γάνος
(ganos) meaning "brightness". In some Greek myths this name belongs to the second wife of
Oedipus, after
Jocasta commits suicide upon discovery of her accidental incest.
Eurykleia Εὐρύκλεια f Greek MythologyFeminine form of
Eurykles. In Greek mythology, Eurykleia was the wet nurse of Odysseus' son Telemachus. She was the first to recognize Odysseus when he returned to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Euryleon Εὐρυλέων m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun λέων
(leon) meaning "lion". This name was borne by a Spartan tyrant of Selinus, who lived in the 6th century BC.... [
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Eurylochos Εὐρύλοχος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" 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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Eurymenes Εὐρυμένης m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρυμενής
(eurymenes) meaning "broad and strong", which consists of the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun μένος
(menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force".... [
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Eurynomos Εὐρύνομος m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with either the Greek noun νομός
(nomos) meaning "pasture, field" or the Greek noun νόμος
(nomos) meaning "usage, custom, law, ordinance" (see
Eunomia).... [
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Euryphaessa Εὐρυφάεσσα f Greek MythologyMeans "far-shining", derived from Greek εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide" and φάος
(phaos) "light". This was an epithet of the Titan goddess
Theia, occurring in one of the
Homeric Hymns (namely Hymn 31, "To Helios", where Helios' mother Theia is called "mild-eyed Euryphaessa, the far-shining one").
Eurypon Εὐρυπῶν m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyThis name was most notably borne by a king of Sparta, after whom the Eurypontid dynasty was named. It is not quite clear whether he is a historical person, or whether he is fully mythological. If the former applies, then he is thought to have lived in the 9th century BC.... [
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Eurypyle Εὐρυπύλη f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun πύλη
(pyle) meaning "gate, entrance".... [
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Eurypylos Εὐρύπυλος m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun πύλη
(pyle) meaning "gate, entrance".
Eurysakes Εὐρυσάκης m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyMeans "broad shield", derived from Greek εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide" and σάκος
(sakos) meaning "shield". This was the name of a son of
Ajax the Great, named after his father’s shield.
Eurysthenes Εὐρυσθένης m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, HistoryDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun σθένος
(sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength". This name was borne by a Spartan king from the 10th century BC.... [
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Eurystheus Εὐρυσθεύς m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ευρυς
(eurys) meaning "wide" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) meaning "strength". In Greek mythology, Eurystheus was a cousin of
Heracles, king of the Mycenae and Tiryns in Argos... [
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Eurystratos Εὐρύστρατος m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun στρατός
(stratos) meaning "army".
Euryte Εὐρύτη f Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekDerived from Greek εὐρύτης
(eurytês) meaning "width, breadth". This was the name of multiple minor characters in Greek mythology.
Eurythemis Εὐρύθεμις f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun θέμις
(themis) meaning "law of nature, divinely ordained justice, that which is laid down" (see
Themis).... [
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Eurytion Εὐρυτίων m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek εὐρὺς
(eurys) meaning "wide". This name was borne by at least four characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a son of Ares and two others being centaurs.
Eusorus Εύσωρος m Greek MythologyDerived from
εὐ- (eu-) meaning “good” and
σωρός (sōrós) meaning "heap, pile".
Euthenia Εὐθηνία f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek εὐθηνία
(euthenia) meaning "prosperity, plenty, abundance". In Greek mythology Euthenia was the personification of abundance and plenty.
Evaechme Εὐαίχμη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Εὐαίχμη
(Euaichme), which was composed of Greek εὐ-
(eu-) meaning "good" and αἰχμή
(aichme) "point of a spear, battle". In Greek mythology this name was borne by a daughter of Herakles' son Hyllos.
Evenus Ευηνος m Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the name of a river that flowed through Aetolia in central Greece, which is of unknown meaning. According to Greek legend, Evenus was the name of a prince who drowned himself in the river and was then transformed into the god of the river.... [
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