Latinized form of the Greek Seilenos, meaning "sloshing in the wine trough." In mythology, Silenus was the tutor and chief companion of the Greek wine-god Dionysus, and he possessed special knowledge and the power of prophecy when drunk. When Silenus was brought to the court of King Midas (after either falling asleep from drugged water or being found wandering the woods lost) to impart his wisdom, the king asked him what was greatest in all the world. Silenus replied, "The best thing for a man is not to be born, and if already born, to die as soon as possible." This became known as the Wisdom of Silenus.(Information from name #39680 originally submitted by user erb816)
― Anonymous User 12/8/2022
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