A proper name, historically referring to a famous Spartan military general from ancient Greece.
From Greek 'Lysandros,' composed of 'lyein' (to release, loosen) + 'andros' (man). The name literally means 'one who releases men' or 'liberator of men.'
Lysander was a real Spartan general who ended the 30-year Peloponnesian War, and his name became so famous that Shakespeare used it as a romantic lead in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'—showing how great historical figures inspire writers centuries later.
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