Amintor

/əˈmɪntɔr/ noun

Definition

A male character from Greek mythology and classical literature, often depicted as a young man or shepherd in pastoral stories.

Etymology

From Greek Amintōr. The name appears in various classical works and may be connected to Greek mythology, though the etymology is uncertain. It was used in pastoral literature.

Kelly Says

Amintor appears in Beaumont and Fletcher's tragedy 'The Maid's Tragedy' where he's a virtuous young man betrayed by those around him—his name became synonymous with tragic innocence in Renaissance drama.

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