ΠΕΙΣΙΣΤΡΑΤΟΣ, πεισιστρατος
PEISISTRATOS, peisistratos
Sounds Like: py-see-STRA-tos
Translations: Peisistratos
From the root: ΠΕΙΣΙΣΤΡΑΤΟΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: Peisistratos was an ancient Athenian tyrant who ruled in the 6th century BC. He was known for his populist policies and for bringing a period of peace and prosperity to Athens, despite his autocratic rule. The name itself means 'persuading the army' or 'leader of the army'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
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- ΠΕΙΣΙΣΤΡΑΤΟΥ — of Peisistratus
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