heroon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A temple dedicated to a hero, often over his supposed tomb.

Word forms

heroon heroons heroa

Etymology

From Latin hērōon, from Ancient Greek ἡρῷον (hērōîon), from ἡρῷος (hērōîos, “of a hero”).

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