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Aeschylus

|Aes-chy-lus|

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/ˈɛskɪləs/

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/ˈiːskɪləs/

Greek tragedian

Etymology
Etymology Information

'Aeschylus' originates from Ancient Greek, specifically the name 'Αἰσχύλος' (Aiskhylos).

Historical Evolution

'Αἰσχύλος' transformed into the Latin 'Aeschylus,' and eventually became the modern English name 'Aeschylus.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the individual Aeschylus, and this meaning has remained consistent over time.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

an ancient Greek tragedian, often considered the father of tragedy.

Aeschylus is known for his trilogy, the Oresteia.

Last updated: 2025/05/21 02:06