Etymology

Astrape

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Today it means: The goddess/personification of lightning, sister of Bronte, and an attendant of Zeus. Her Roman counterpart is Fulgora. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἀστραπή
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἀστραπή
  2. English todayAstrape

From Ancient Greek ἀστραπή (astrapḗ, literally “lightning”).

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