Etymology

Sardanapalus

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Today it means: A semi-legendary king of Assyria, as portrayed in Greek and later European art and literature. Full definition →

Latin Sardanapalus ← Akkadian 𒀸𒋩𒆕𒌉𒍑
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  1. Akkadian · derived from𒀸𒋩𒆕𒌉𒍑
  2. Latin · derived fromSardanapalus
  3. English todaySardanapalus

From Latin Sardanapalus, from Ancient Greek, Σαρδανάπαλος (Sardanápalos), probably ultimately a corruption of Akkadian 𒀸𒋩𒆕𒌉𒍑 (Aššur-bāni-apli, literally “Ashur is the creator of an heir”).

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