Acrisius
|A-cri-si-us|
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/əˈkrɪsiəs/
mythological king
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Acrisius' originates from Greek mythology, specifically the name 'Ἀκρίσιος' (Akrisios), where 'Ἀκρίσιος' was a legendary king of Argos.
Historical Evolution
The name 'Ἀκρίσιος' was adopted into Latin as 'Acrisius' and has been used in English to refer to the mythological character.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the mythological king, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
acrisius is a character from Greek mythology, known as the king of Argos and the grandfather of Perseus.
Acrisius was warned by an oracle that he would be killed by his grandson.
Last updated: 2025/04/27 00:06