ΣΟΦΟΚΛΗΣ, σοφοκλης
SOPHOKLĒS, sophoklēs
Sounds Like: so-FOK-lays
Translations: Sophocles
From the root: ΣΟΦΟΚΛΗΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: Sophocles was one of the three great ancient Greek tragedians whose plays have survived. He is known for his contributions to drama, including the introduction of a third actor and the development of character. His most famous works include 'Oedipus Rex' and 'Antigone'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Genitive, Masculine
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΣΟΦΟΚΛΗΣ.
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- ΣΟΦΟΚΛΕΑ — Sophocles
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