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Mythological fratricides
OrestesThe Greek name Orestes derives from two ancient words. The first word means mountain. The second word means to stand. Ancient scholars believed the combined…
MedeaIn Greek mythology, Medea is the daughter of King Aeëtes of Colchis. Her lineage traces directly to Helios, the sun god who fathered her through his son…
BellerophonThe name Bellerophon appears in ancient texts as a compound of Greek words meaning "slayer" and "Belleros." One theory suggests the root comes from the word…