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[Facts] Iolaus
Does anyone know any background for the name Iolaus? I searached this database, but didn't see it. I think it was on a television show, and I recently met a little boy with this name. Any information would be appriciated. Thanks!!Kaye
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I've remembered that I heard the name on a televsion series about Hercules, if that helps.
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Could you mean Aeolus?. Aeolus was the name of Hercules' friend on the show Hercules.
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Ah, your probably right. I thought it was spelled with an 'I'. Thanks!
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Now I've found an official Hercules show site that says it's spelled like Iolaus. Do you think this is just a variation?
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I believe it's a mispelt variation - the names are pronounced the exact same way.
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The meaning of IolaosIt is derived from "ios" (=arrow) and "laos" (=people), hence meaning the weapon or strength of the people. Iolaos od Boiotia was Hercules' sidekick.
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