Calchas

/ˈkælkəs/ noun

In Greek mythology, a famous soothsayer and prophet who advised the Greeks during the Trojan War.

From ancient Greek 'Kalchas,' the name of a legendary figure in Homer's Iliad. The name's exact origin is debated, but it appears related to Greek words meaning 'to break' or possibly referring to strength.

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