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Name Acestes
Gender Masculine
Usage Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Other Forms FormsAgestes
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

Latinized form of AKESTES. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a hero of Trojan origin, who founded Segesta on Sicily. In a trial of skill, Acestes shot his arrow with such force that it caught fire. He helped AENEAS when the latter arrived on Sicily after his wanderings.
Added 10/14/2007 by LMS