Bright, shining, or splendid; in Greek mythology, typically describing something beautiful or resplendent.
Direct from Ancient Greek 'ἀγλαός' (aglaos) meaning 'bright' or 'splendid.' It appears frequently in Greek epic poetry and classical texts to describe divine or noble beauty.
This word shows up in Homer's Iliad describing warriors and gods—it's part of a whole constellation of ancient Greek words for different types of beauty, reflecting how nuanced that culture's aesthetic vocabulary was.
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