Hellene
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EtymologyEdit
From Ἕλληνες (Héllēnes, “Greeks”), most probably a derivation of Ἑλλοί (Helloí) or Σελλοί (Selloí), the Greek inhabitants of the area around the sanctuary of Dodona (Δωδώνη), itself of pre-Greek origin.[1]. In Greek mythology Ἕλλην (Héllēn), whom the Ἕλληνες (Héllēnes, “Greeks”) were named after, was the son of Δευκαλίων (Deukalíōn) and Πύρρα (Púrrha).
NounEdit
Hellene (plural Hellenes)
- A Greek, especially an Ancient Greek.
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TranslationsEdit
a Greek — See also translations at Greek
ReferencesEdit
- ^ Robert S. P. Beekes, Greek etymological dictionary
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NounEdit
Hellene m (genitive Hellenen, plural Hellenen, female Hellenin)
- Hellene (person)