ἘΡΕΧΘΕΥΣ, ἐρεχθευς
ERECHTHEUS, erechtheus
Sounds Like: eh-REKH-thyoos
Translations: Erechtheus
From the root: ἘΡΕΧΘΕΥΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: Erechtheus is a proper noun referring to a mythical king of Athens. He was a central figure in Athenian mythology, often associated with the Erechtheion temple on the Acropolis. He is known for his role in the early history of Athens and for sacrificing one of his daughters to save the city.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 3:7
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ἘΡΕΧΘΕΥΣ, appear in our texts.
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