Ἀλκίνοος

Ancient Greek

proper noun
Definitions
  • In particular, king of Phaeacia in the Odyssey and of Drepane in the Argonautica

Etymology

Com from Ancient Greek ἀλκή (strength, force, prowess) + Ancient Greek νόος (mind, spirit)root from Proto-Indo-European *h₂lek- (defend, protect, ward off, close).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂lek-

Gloss

defend, protect, ward off, close

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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