This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is "greek mythology".
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Ikelos m Greek MythologyDerived from Ancient Greek
Ικελος (Ikelos) meaning "like, resembling". This was the name that the other gods used on
Phobetor.
Ilione f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek place name Ἴλιον
(Ilion), an alternative name of
Troy, the ancient city that was besieged by the Greeks in Homer's
Iliad... [
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Inachus m Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Inachus was the first king of Argos after whom a river was called Inachus River, the modern Panitsa that drains the western margin of the Argive plain. Most modern mythologists however understand Inachus as one of the river gods, all sons of
Oceanus and
Tethys and thus to the Greeks part of the pre-Olympian or "Pelasgian" mythic landscape.
Ioke f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἰωκή
(ioke) meaning "rout, pursuit, attack", from the verb διώκω
(dioko) which means "to pursue, to chase (in war or hunting)" and "to drive away, to chase away"... [
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Iolaos m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ἰός
(ios), which can mean "arrow" as well as "poison" and "rust". The second element is derived from Greek λαος
(laos) meaning "people".
Ioulo f Greek MythologyBasically means "related to corn sheaves", derived from the Greek noun ἴουλος
(ioulos) meaning "down" (the first growth of the whiskers and beard) as well as "corn sheaf" (see
Ioulos).... [
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Iphianassa f Greek MythologyMeans "powerful queen" or "rule strongly", derived from Greek ἶφι
(iphi) meaning "by force, mightily" (compare ἴφιος
(iphios) "strong, stout") and ἄνασσα
(anassa) meaning "queen" (feminine form of ἄναξ
(anax) "lord, master")... [
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Iphianeira f Greek MythologyDerived from Ancient Greek wirds
ιφιος (iphios) meaning "strong, stout" and possibly
ανηρ (aner) meaning "man".
Iphiclus m Greek MythologyDerived from Ancient Greek words
ιφιος (iphios) meaning "strong, stout" and
κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Iphikles m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ιφιος
(iphios) meaning "strong, stout, mighty" combined with Greek κλεος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Iphimedusa f Greek MythologyDerived from
ιφιος (iphios) meaning "strong, stout" and
μεδω (medo) meaning "to protect, to rule over".
Iphinoe f Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Ancient Greek ἴφιος
(iphios) meaning "strong stout" or ἶφι
(iphi) meaning "by force, mightily" combined with νόος
(noos) meaning "mind, thought"... [
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Iphis f & m Greek MythologyPossibly from Greek ιφιος (
iphios) meaning "strong, stout". This was the name of seven characters in Greek myth, both male and female, including the slave woman given to
Patroclus by his cousin Achilles in Homer's 'Iliad'.
Iphition m Greek MythologyDiminutive form of
Iphitos, as this name contains the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων
(-ion). In Greek mythology, this is the name of two Trojans.
Iphthime f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἴφθιμος
(iphthimos) "stout, strong", a word which meant "comely, goodly" when applied to women. This name was borne by a sister of Penelope in Homer's epic the 'Odyssey'.
Isandros m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἴσανδρος
(isandros) meaning "like a man", which consists of the Greek adjective ἴσος
(isos) meaning "equal" combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Ismenos m Greek MythologyEtymology uncertain, related to
Ismene. This was the name of several characters from Greek mythology, including the god of a river of the same name.
Issa f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyThe name of several characters in Greek mythology, including a princess of the Greek island Issa (now called
Lesbos), a nymph from the same island, and a pseudonym of
Achilles when he was disguised as a woman on Skyros... [
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Isse f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Isse is the daughter of the Lesbian king
Macareus (born of an incestuous relationship with his sister
Canace), hence she is also called 'Isse Macareïs', i.e. "Isse the daughter of Macareus"... [
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Issoria f Greek MythologyAn epithet of the Greek goddess
Artemis which derives from
Issorion, the name of a mountain near Sparta on which there was a sanctuary dedicated to her... [
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Itonia f Greek MythologyMeans "of Iton, Itonian" in Greek. This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Athena originating in the ancient town of Iton (also known as Itonos), south of Phthiotis, in Thessaly. Some ancient sources say that Athena Itonia was given her epithet from a king or priest named
Itonus.
Ixion m Greek MythologyProbably derived from the Greek noun ἰξός
(ixos), which can mean "mistletoe" as well as "birdlime". In Greek mythology, Ixion was king of the Lapiths (the most ancient tribe of Thessaly) and a son of
Ares or
Antion or the notorious evildoer
Phlegyas.
Iynx f Greek MythologyFrom Greek mythology. The name of a nymph who invented the magical love-charm known as the iynx--a spinning wheel with a wryneck bird attached, according to mythology she either used the charm to make
Zeus fall in love with her or with another nymph,
Io... [
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Kaikias m Greek MythologyMeans "north-east wind" in Greek, possibly derived from the name of the river Κάϊκος
(Kaikos). The was the name of the god of the north-east wind in Greek mythology.
Kainis f Greek MythologyProbably derived from the Greek noun καινίς
(kainis) meaning "knife", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb καίνω
(kaino) meaning "to kill, to slay".... [
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Kairos m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun καιρός
(kairos), which literally means "due measure, proportion, fitness" as well as "time, season", but has a more figurative meaning of "the right or opportune moment", as in: being in the right place at the right time.... [
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Kakia f Greek MythologyProbably related to (kakos) which means "vice or immorality." Kakia was the spirit (daimona) of vice and moral badness.
Kale f Greek MythologyFrom ancient Greek
Καλη meaning "beauty". In Greek mythology she was one of the Graces and a daughter of Zeus.
Kalleis f Greek MythologyKalleis comes from the Greek word "kallos", meaning "beauty". It was the name of one the three Kharites, or Graces.
Kalybe f Greek MythologyThe name of a Trojan nymph loved by King Laomedon of Troy. Her name is derived from the element
καλυβη (kalybe), a type of rustic rural hut.
Kalyke f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek κάλυξ
(kalyx) meaning "seed pod, husk, outer covering" (of a fruit, flower bud, etc). This is the name of multiple characters in Greek mythology. It is also one of Jupiter's moons.
Kapheira f Greek MythologyPossibly means "stormy breath", derived from the hypothetical Ancient Greek word
*kaphos meaning "to breath, gasp" (compare κάπτω
(kapto) "to gulp down") and εἴρ
(eir), which might mean "hurricane"... [
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Kar m Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekMeans "a Carian" in Greek, referring to an inhabitant of the ancient region of Caria in Asia Minor. This was the name of the legendary king who gave his name to Caria, the brother of
Lydos and Mysos.
Karya f Greek MythologyDerived from Ancient Greek
καρύα "hazel, hazel tree, hazel bush", ultimately from Ancient Greek
κάρυον "nut". In Greek Mythology, Karya is attributed to the hamadryads, one of those nymphs who live in trees and are closely linked to the fate of the tree... [
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Kaunos m Greek MythologyMeaning uncertain. This was the name of the eponymous founder of Kaunos, an ancient city located in modern-day Turkey.
Kelaino f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek κελαινός
(kelainos) meaning "black, dark". This name belongs to five different figures in Greek mythology, including an Amazon (a woman warrior), one of the Pleiades and the mother of Delphus by Apollo.
Keleustanor m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek adjective κελευστός
(keleustos) meaning "commanded, ordered" or from the Greek noun κελευστής
(keleustes) meaning "boatswain"... [
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Kephisos m Greek MythologyThis is the name of an ancient Greek river god, who takes his name from the two Greek rivers that he is associated with, namely the
Kephisos in Attica and the
Kephisos in Boeotia. The meaning and origin of the rivers' name is unknown, but a few theories have been put forward by scholars.... [
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Keres f Greek MythologyPlural form of Greek κήρ
(ker) meaning "doom" and "death (especially when violent)". In Greek mythology the Keres are goddesses or demons of death, and daughters of
Nyx, the goddess of night... [
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Keroessa f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek κερόεις
(keroeis) meaning "horned" (feminine κερόεσσα
(keroessa)). In Greek mythology Keroessa was the daughter of Io by Zeus and mother of
Byzas, founder of Byzantium... [
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Keuthonymos m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from Greek κεῦθος
(keuthos) which can mean "the depths" as well as "hidden". It is related to Greek κεῦθω
(keuthō) meaning "I hide, I cover"... [
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Kleola f Greek MythologyPossibly a short form or corruption of either Κλεολεία
(Kleoleia) or Κλεολαία
(Kleolaia), both of which derive their first element from Greek κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory"... [
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Kombe f Greek MythologyThe name of a nymph of the island of Euboia who was the mother of the seven Euboian Korybantes. Her name comes from the element
κομβώο (komboo) meaning "girdled, buckled".
Korkyra f Greek MythologyKorkyra was a beautiful nymph daughter of Asopos and Metope. Poseidon felt in love with her and brought Korkyra to the hitherto unnamed island and, in marital bliss, offered her name to the place which gradually evolved to Kerkyra (the actual Greek name of Corfu Island).
Kotys m & f Thracian (Hellenized), Greek MythologyGreek form of Thracian
*Kotus, probably meaning "war, slaughter" (cognate to Ancient Greek κότος "anger, grudge, spite"). This was the name of a Thracian goddess, as well as several Thracian kings.
Kraneia f Greek MythologyDerived from Ancient Greek
κράνεια meaning "cornelian cherry", a small species of dogwood. This was the name of one of the eight hamadryad daughters of
Oxylos and
Hamadryas, associated with the cornelian cherry tree.
Kriasos m Greek MythologyBasically means "he who saves rams", derived from Greek κριός
(krios) meaning "ram, male sheep" combined with Greek σαόω
(saoō) meaning "to rescue, to save". For the latter element, also compare the Greek adjective σάος
(saos) meaning "safe".
Ktesios m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek κτῆσις
(ktesis) meaning "acquisition, possession, property", which is ultimately derived from Greek κτάομαι
(ktaomai) meaning "to acquire, to procure for oneself" as well as "to possess".
Kyanippos m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun κύανος
(kyanos) meaning "dark blue enamel" as well as "lapis lazuli, azurite" combined with the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Kymo f Greek MythologyA Nereid named the "wave" or the "end of waves" wh,o with her sisters Amphitrite and Kymodoke, had the power to still the winds and calm the sea. (Hesiod, Apollodorus)
Kymopoleia f Greek MythologyMeans "wave-walker" from Greek κῦμα
(kuma) "wave, billow" and πολέω
(poleo) "to go about, to range over". Kymopoleia, Greek goddess of heavy seas and storms, was a daughter of the sea god
Poseidon and
Amphitrite and she was the wife of Briareus, one of the three Hundred-Handlers... [
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Kypselos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived either from the Greek noun κύψελος
(kypselos) meaning "swallow" or "swift" (both birds) or from the Greek noun κυψέλη
(kypsele) meaning "chest, box" as well as "beehive".
Ladon m Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Ladon was the dragon or serpent that guarded the golden apples of the Hesperides, and was killed by
Herakles. It was also the name of a river god who was the father of
Daphne and
Metope.
Lampedo f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek λαμπάς
(lampas) "a torch, beacon, sun". This was the name of an Amazonian queen in Greek mythology. A chapter is dedicated to Lampedo and her sister Marpesia in Boccaccio's 'On Famous Women' (1374).
Lampetia f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Λαμπετίη
(Lampetiê), a derivative of λαμπετάω
(lampetaô) "to shine". In Greek mythology Lampetia and her sister Phaethousa were two nymphs who pastured the sacred herds of the sun god Helios on the mythical island of Thrinakie, or Thrinacia.
Laomedon m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun λαομέδων
(laomedon) meaning "ruler of the people", which consists of the Greek noun λαός
(laos) meaning "(the) people" and the Greek noun μέδων
(medon) meaning "ruler" (see
Medon).... [
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Laothoe f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek λαος
(laos) "the people" combined with θοός
(thoos) "swift, nimble". This was the name of several women in Greek mythology.
Latreus m Greek MythologyLatreus was a Thessalioi Kentauroi (Centaur of Thessaly) who participated in the Centauromachy that stirred after the centaurs tried to abduct Queen
Hippodamia and thus angered King
Pirithous and the king's men (the Lapiths)... [
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Leades m Greek MythologyAccording to Apollodorus, Leades was a son of Astacus who fought in the defense of Thebes against the Seven, and killed
Eteocles.
Leanira f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of
Leaneira. In Greek mythology, Leanira or Leaneira was a Spartan princess who later became an Arcadian queen. She was the daughter of King Amyclas and possibly Diomede, daughter of Lapithes... [
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Leiagore f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Leiagore (Lêagorê means 'assembler' or addressing the people') was the Nereid of assembling fish or navies. She was one of the 50 marine-nymph daughters of the 'Old Man of the Sea'
Nereus and the Oceanid
Doris.
Lelantos m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek λανθάνω
(lanthano) meaning "to escape notice, go unobserved". This was the name of a Titan of air in Greek mythology, associated with invisibility and stealth.
Lelex m Greek MythologyEtymology uncertain. Lelex was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including the legendary first king of Sparta.
Leos m Greek MythologyDerived from Attic Greek λεώς
(leos) meaning "the people". Also compare Greek λαος
(laos), which has the same meaning and is found in names like
Archelaus and
Menelaus.
Lepreus m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek λεπρός
(lepros), which can mean "scaly, scabby, rough" as well as "leprous, mangy". Obviously, it is etymologically related to the modern English word
leprosy... [
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Lethaea f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Roman Mythology (?)Latinized form of Greek Ληθαία
(Lethaia), the etymology of which is uncertain, perhaps from the same root as
Lethe. In
Ovid's
Metamorphoses, this was the name of a woman who was changed with her husband Olenus into a stone (Greek λίθος
(lithos) meant "stone") because she claimed she was more beautiful than any goddess.
Lethe f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek
λήθη "forgetfulness, oblivion" (source of the word
alethes "true" (compare
Alethea), literally "not concealing"). In Greek mythology this name belonged to a daimona of oblivion... [
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Leucosia f Greek Mythology (Latinized)From Greek Λευκωσια
(Leukosia), possibly derived from λευκος
(leukos) meaning "bright, clear, white" and οὐσία
(ousia) "being" or "substance, essence". According to some writers, there were three Sirens: Leucosia,
Parthenope and
Ligeia.
Leucothoë f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Λευκοθόη
(Leukothoê), derived from Greek λευκός
(leukos) meaning "bright, clear, white" and θοός
(thoos) "swift, nimble". In Greek mythology, Leucothoe was the beloved of Helios and sister of Clytia.
Leukon m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective λευκός
(leukos) meaning "white" as well as "bright, clear, brilliant" (see
Leukos), which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun λύκη
(luke) or
(lyke), which can mean "light" as well as "morning sunshine".... [
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Leukos m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective λευκός
(leukos) meaning "white" as well as "bright, clear, brilliant", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun λύκη
(luke) or
(lyke), which can mean "light" as well as "morning sunshine".... [
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Lexanor m Greek MythologyEither a variant of
Alexanor or an independent name in its own right, in which case the name is derived from the Greek noun λέξις
(lexis) meaning "speech" as well as "word, phrase" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man"... [
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Lilaea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Directly taken from Greek
λιλαία meaning "lilac". In Greek mythology, Lilaea was a Naiad of a spring of the same name, daughter of the river god Cephissus. The ancient city of Lilaea and the modern village of Lilaia in Phocis are named after her.
Limenia f Greek MythologyMeans "of the harbour", derived from Greek λιμήν
(limên) "harbour". This was an epithet of the Greek goddesses Aphrodite, Hera, and Artemis.
Limnaea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Λιμναία
(Limnaia), from Greek λιμναῖος
(limnaios) "of a lake". This was an epithet of the goddess Artemis at Sicyon, near Epidaurus, and also used of nymphs.
Lindus m Greek MythologyA character in Greek Mythology, and the son of
Cercaphus and
Cydippe or
Lysippe, and grandson of
Helios; in conjunction with whom he possessed the island of Rhodes, where he was regarded as the founder of the town of Ialysus.
Liriope f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of
Leiriope, which literally means "the face of leirion". Leirion was another name that the ancient Greeks had for the daffodil flower. In Greek mythology, Liriope was the name of a nymph.
Lityerses m Greek MythologyMeaning unknown; Lityerses was the illegitimate son of Midas in Greek mythology. He was said to be an aggressive swordsman who would frequently challenge people to harvesting contests and would behead those he beat.
Lotis f Greek, Greek MythologyFrom the Greek word λωτός (lotos) meaning “lotus tree”. Lotis was a river nymph that transformed into a lotus tree to avoid
Priapus.
Loxias m Greek MythologyDerived from Ancient Greek λέγειν
(legen) meaning "to speak, to say", influenced by λοξός
(loxos) "crooked, slanted", figuratively "obscure, indirect, ambiguous (language)"... [
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Loxo f Greek MythologyThe name of one of the Hyperborian nymphs who accompanied Artemis. The name is ultimately derived from the word λοξος
(loxos) meaning "slant, trajectory" or "indirect, ambiguous".
Lycaethus m Greek MythologyAncient Greek masculine name derived from
λύκος (lýkos) meaning "wolf" and an unknown second element.
Lycaste f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Λυκαστη
(Lykaste), which might be related to Λύκαστος
(Lykastos), the name of a town in the southern part of Crete. This was borne by several characters in Greek mythology, including a woman of Lemnos who slew her twin brother Cydimus.
Lyko f Greek MythologyMeans "she-wolf" in Ancient Greek, an epithet of the moon. This was the name of a princess of Laconia in Greek mythology, gifted with prophecy by Apollo, and subsequently cursed into madness along with her sister
Orphe.
Lykomedes m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from either Greek λύκος
(lykos) meaning "wolf" or λύκη
(lyke) meaning "light; morning twilight" combined with μηδομαι
(medomai) meaning "to think, to be mindful of" or the related μήδεα
(medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning".
Lyncus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Λύγκος
(Lynkos), though technically
Lygkos is the correct spelling. It is derived from Greek λύγξ
(lynx) - technically
lygx - which refers to the feline animal of the same name... [
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Lysianassa f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek elements λυσις
(lysis) "releasing, freeing, deliverance" and ανασσα
(anassa) "queen". This was borne by several minor characters in Greek mythology, including a daughter of King Priam of Troy, and one of the Nereids.
Lysithoe f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek λύσις
(lysis) meaning "a release, loosening" and θοός
(thoos) meaning "swift, nimble". This is another name for
Lysithea, however, it may have belonged to a different figure.
Macareus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Μακαρεύς
(Makareus), which is a variant form of
Makarios (see
Macario). This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a companion to
Odysseus on his voyages.
Macris f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Μακρις
(Makris), which is possibly derived from Greek μακρός
(makros) "large, long; far, distant" or μάκαρ
(makar) "blessed, happy" (compare
Makarios).
Makaria f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek
Μακαρία "bliss", this was the name of a minor Greek goddess and the personification of a blessed death. She was the daughter of
Hades and
Persephone.
Makedon m Greek MythologyRelated to Greek μακεδνός
(makednos) meaning "tall, slim". This was the name of the legendary eponymous ancestor of the ancient Macedonians.
Manto f Greek MythologyEtymology uncertain, but perhaps related to
μᾰ́ντῐς (mántis) meaning "seer, prophet".
Marpesia f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μάρπτω
(márptô) "to take hold of, to seize, to catch". This was the name of an Amazonian queen in Greek mythology. A chapter is dedicated to Marpesia and her sister Lampedo in Boccaccio's 'On Famous Women' (1374).
Marpessa f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μάρπτω
(márptô) "to take hold of, to seize, to catch" (cf.
Marpesia), with the alleged meaning "the robbed one". In Homer's 'Iliad' this name belonged to the wife of the hero
Idas... [
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Matton m Greek MythologyFrom Greek μάττων
(matton), participle of the verb μάσσω
(masso) meaning "to knead dough, to press into a mould". In Greek mythology Matton is a hero of the meal, specifically the kneading of dough.
Meander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Variant spelling of
Maeander, which is the latinized form of Μαίανδρος
(Maiandros). The latter is the Greek name for a river that is nowadays known as the Büyük Menderes river, which is located in southwestern Turkey... [
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Meda f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, the name Meda (Ancient Greek: Μήδα) refers to 3 different women.
Medesicaste f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Means "adorned with prudence", or possibly "the one that surpasses them all in wisdom", derived from Greek μήδεσι
(medesi), dative plural of μήδεα
(medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning", and κέκασμαι
(kekasmai) meaning "to surpass, to excel"... [
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Medon m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun μέδων
(medon) meaning "ruler", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μέδω
(medo) meaning "to protect, to rule over".... [
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Meganeira f Greek MythologyMeans "man-exalting, lordly", derived from Greek μέγας
(megas) meaning "great, large, huge" and ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".
Megara f Greek Mythology, Popular CultureEither a variant of
Megaera or derived from either the Ancient Greek city Megara in West Attica, Greece, or the Ancient Greek colony in Sicily Megara Hyblaea, both derived from
megaron, from
megas 'large, great, marvelous', referring to a large hall.... [
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Melampus m Greek MythologyIn the Greek myths Melampus was the cousin of Bellerophon and won glory and fame all because he was kind to animals. One day when he was a boy he saw some orphaned baby snakes by the side of the road... [
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Melaneus m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μελανέω
(melaneō) meaning "to grow black, to become black", which is ultimately derived from Greek μελαινα
(melaina) meaning "black, dark" (see
Melanie)... [
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Melanippos m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μελανός
(melanos) meaning "black, dark", which is the genitive form of the Greek adjective μέλας
(melas) meaning "black, dark"... [
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Melantho f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μελανθης
(melanthes) "black". This is the name of several minor figures in Greek mythology. It also occurs in Homer's epic the 'Odyssey' belonging to the favourite maid of Penelope, who is described as "sharp-tongued", and is later hanged alongside the other maids who had lain with Penelope's suitors; she is the sister of
Melanthios, an insolent goatherd killed by Odysseus.
Melanthos m Greek MythologyMeans "black flower", derived from Greek μελας
(melas) meaning "black" combined with Greek ανθος
(anthos) meaning "flower, blossom". Also compare
Melanthios.
Meles m Greek MythologyMeles is the god of the river Meles, near Smyrna. He was believed by some to have been the father of Homer.
Meline f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μῆλον
(melon) meaning "apple" or "quince". This was the name of a princess in Greek mythology, a daughter of Thespius and Megamede... [
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Melisseus m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μελισσεύς
(melisseus) meaning "bee-keeper, bee-man", which is ultimately derived from Greek μέλισσα
(melissa) meaning "honey-bee" (also see
Melissa)... [
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Meneptolemos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective μενεπτόλεμος
(meneptolemos) meaning "staunch in battle, steadfast", which consists of the Greek verb μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" combined with the Epic Greek noun πτόλεμος
(ptolemos) meaning "war".... [
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Merops m Greek MythologyFrom Greek μέροψ
(merops) meaning "bee-eater", the bee-eater (species Merops apiaster) being a type of bird; allegedly it was used to mean "mortal". This word can mean "with face turned", derived from Greek μέρος
(meros) "part" and ὤψ
(ôps) "eye, face".
Mesembria f Greek MythologyMesembria is the name of the of the Greek Horae, goddesses of the hours. Her name means "midday", or "noon".
Mestor m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun μήστωρ
(mestor) meaning "adviser, counsellor". In Greek mythology, this was the name of several princes.
Mestra f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Mestra was a daughter of Erysichthon of Thessaly. According to Ovid's "Metamorphoses," she was granted the ability to change her shape at will by her lover, Poseidon. Mestra used her shape-shifting ability and trickery to provide her father with nourishment after he had been cursed with an insatiable appetite by Demeter... [
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Metanira f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Metanira (Ancient Greek: Metaneira or Metaenira; also Meganeira) was a queen of Eleusis and wife of Celeus.
Metope f Greek MythologyThis was the name of various characters in Greek mythology, including the wife of the river god Asopus. It also coincides with an architectural term (though this word is spelled differently in Greek, as μετόπη).
Mideia f Greek MythologyPerhaps a feminine form of
Midas. This name was borne by several mythological figures, including a nymph and one of the Danaïdes.
Miletus m Greek MythologyPossibly related to Ancient Greek
μίλτος (
miltos) meaning "red earth". This was the name of a figure in Greek mythology who, according to legend, founded the Greek city of Miletus... [
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