Harpocrates

English

Harpocratic Eros, terracotta figurine made in Myrina, c. 100–50 BCE. (Louvre Museum)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἁρποκράτης (Harpokrátēs).

Proper noun

Harpocrates

(Greek mythology) The god of silence, secrets and confidentiality.

Translations

god of silence

See also

Fides, Roman goddess of trust and confidentiality.

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