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The Greek word for wolf, lykos, also shares the same base lyk- and it seems that this is no accident. Wolves were thought to appear at the break of dawn (lykē) or at twilight, thus the conceptual association.
- Who is the Greek god of wolf?
- What does lykos mean in Greek?
- What is Lycus in Greek?
- What is Lycaon in Latin?
Who is the Greek god of wolf?
Aristotle's Lyceum, or "wolf place", was so-named because it stood close to a temple dedicated to the wolf-god Apollo, who was also the god of knowledge.
What does lykos mean in Greek?
In Greek mythology, Lycus or Lykos (/ˈlaɪkəs/ LY-kəs; Ancient Greek: Λύκος, romanized: Lúkos, lit. 'wolf') was a ruler of the ancient city of Ancient Thebes (Boeotia). His rule was preceded by the regency of Nycteus and in turn, Lycus was succeeded by the twins Amphion and Zethus.
What is Lycus in Greek?
Lycus (1), 'wolf', a common heroic name. In Attic tradition, Lycus was one of the sons of King Pandion who at their father's death divided Attica between them. Herodotus (1) (1.
What is Lycaon in Latin?
Etymology. New Latin, from Ancient Greek Λυκάων (Lukáōn, “a name”), λυκάων (lukáōn, “wolves”), from λυκάνθρωπος (lukánthrōpos, “werewolf”).
