Telephus

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proper noun

The son of Heracles and Auge; he was adopted by Teuthras, the king of Mysia, in Asia Minor, whom he succeeded as king, and was both wounded and later healed by Achilles.

OriginAncient Greek Τήλεφος →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. Greekhuman sciencesThe son of Heracles and Auge; he was adopted by Teuthras, the king of Mysia, in Asia Minor, whom he succeeded as king, and was both wounded and later healed by Achilles.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΤήλεφος
  2. EnglishTelephus

From Ancient Greek Τήλεφος (Tḗlephos, literally “far-shining”).

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APA

Telephus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Telephus

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“Telephus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Telephus. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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