Aristaeus
See also: Aristæus
English
Alternative forms
- Aristæus (obsolete), Aristaios, Aristeus
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Αρισταιος (Aristaios, literally “Most Excellent, Most Useful”)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /æɹɨˈstiːəs/
Proper noun
Aristaeus
- (Greek mythology) A minor god of rustic, rural arts such as beekeeping, herding and hunting.
- (astronomy) 2135 Aristaeus, a main belt asteroid.
Derived terms
Translations
God of the rustic arts
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