Astraeus

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek Ἀστραῖος (Astraîos), in turn from ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /əˈstɹiːəs/

Proper noun

Astraeus

(Greek mythology) The Greek god of the dusk. Husband of Eos (goddess of the dawn), and father of the four Anemoi ("Winds"), and the five Astra Planeta ("Wandering Stars/Planets").
(poetic) The dusk.

Translations

Greek god

Greek:
Ancient: Ἀστραῖος m (Astraîos)

Portuguese: Astreu m

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