Demophon

/ˈdɛməˌfɑn/ noun

Definition

In Greek mythology, a mortal prince of Athens who was favored by the goddess Demeter; used historically or metaphorically to refer to a mortal beloved by the gods.

Etymology

From Greek Demophoon, a figure in Greek mythology. The name combines demos (people) + -phoon or -phon (voice/sound), literally 'voice of the people,' though in myth he's a prince protected by divine favor.

Kelly Says

Demophon appears in classical literature as someone the gods themselves wanted to protect and immortalize—ancient Greek storytellers loved the idea that mortals could be so beloved by the divine that they'd be saved from death!

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