Ceryx

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proper noun

A member of the Athenian royal family as the son of Hermes by either of the princesses Pandrosus and Agraulus.

OriginAncient Greek Κῆρυξ →
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Meanings

proper noun

alternative Keryx

  1. Greekhuman sciencesA member of the Athenian royal family as the son of Hermes by either of the princesses Pandrosus and Agraulus.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΚῆρυξ
  2. EnglishCeryx

Ancient Greek Κῆρυξ (Kêrux, literally “herald”)

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