Telephus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The son of Heracles and Auge; he was adopted by Teuthras, the king of Mysia, in Asia Minor, whom he succeeded as king, and was both wounded and later healed by Achilles.

Word forms

Telephus

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Τήλεφος (Tḗlephos, literally “far-shining”).

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