ΥΡΚΑΝΙΑΝ, υρκανιαν
YRKANIAN, yrkanian
Sounds Like: Hoor-kah-NEE-ahn
Translations: Hyrcania
From the root: ΥΡΚΑΝΙΑ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This word refers to Hyrcania, an ancient region located southeast of the Caspian Sea in what is now modern-day Iran. It was known for its fertile lands and strategic location. In a sentence, it would typically be used to indicate a destination or a place being acted upon, as it is in the accusative case.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
From the same root
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