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The etymology of Orpheus - Mike C pls check it out

by Pavlos (guest)

11/30/2001, 3:25 AM

The name Orpheus is most probably derived from the Greek "orphne," meaning darkness of the night or of the netherworld (Liddell-Scott). "Orphne" itself is related to "orion" (limit) and "phos" (light).

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The etymology of Orpheus - Mike C pls check it out · Pavlos · 11/30/2001, 3:25 AM

•You guys amaze me. I just love ya'll to pieces. n/t · Tracie · 12/1/2001, 1:19 AM

•Thanks :)))) n/t · Pavlos · 12/3/2001, 7:45 AM

•Re: The etymology of Orpheus - Mike C pls check it out · Mike C · 11/30/2001, 9:51 PM

•Re: The etymology of Orpheus - Mike C pls check it out · Pavlos · 12/2/2001, 3:25 AM

•Cool! :) n/t · Nanaea · 11/30/2001, 7:20 PM

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