Astraeus
English
editEtymology
editAncient Greek Ἀστραῖος (Astraîos), in turn from ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editAstraeus
- (Greek mythology) The Greek god of the dusk. Husband of Eos (goddess of the dawn), and father of the four Anemoi ("Winds"), and the five Astra Planeta ("Wandering Stars/Planets").
- (poetic) The dusk.