Argean

/ɑrˈdʒiːən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Argos, an ancient city in Greece, or to the Argives, its inhabitants and their culture.

Etymology

From Greek 'Argos,' an ancient city in the Peloponnese, with the English adjectival suffix '-ean.' The city was a major power in ancient Greece and appears frequently in Homer and classical literature.

Kelly Says

Argos was one of the powerhouses of ancient Greece, and the adjective 'Argean' appears throughout classical literature when describing the warriors and heroes who sailed with the Greeks against Troy—Homer's epics are full of references to these fierce 'Argean' fighters.

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