Aeacides
Definition
An ancient patronymic used to designate any male descendant of Aeacus, the legendary king of Aegina and judge in Hades; it primarily refers to Achilles, Peleus, and Telamon. In an extended historical context, the name also refers to members of the Aeacid dynasty who ruled ancient Epirus, including King Aeacides himself (the father of Pyrrhus).
Bilingual Equivalents
- Aeacides
- Descendant of Aeacus
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, follows the Greek-type first declension paradigm in classical Latin texts. |
| Formation | Derived from Ancient Greek 'Αἰακίδης', combining the root name 'Aeacus' with the patronymic structural suffix '-ides'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | /iːˈækɪdiːz/ |
| Source | Lexicon of Classical Antiquity and Mythological Genealogies |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În textul epopeii Iliada, poetul Homer folosește adesea apelativul Aeacides pentru a sublinia descendența divină a lui Ahile.
EN: In the text of the Iliad, the poet Homer often utilizes the appellative Aeacides to emphasize the divine descent of Achilles.
RO: Regele Aeacides al Epirului a fost silit să părăsească tronul din cauza conflictelor interne generate de alianța sa cu Olimpias.
EN: King Aeacides of Epirus was forced to leave the throne due to internal conflicts generated by his alliance with Olympias.
RO: Mărețul Aeacides, cunoscut sub numele de Pirus, avea să devină unul dintre cei mai temuți generali ai lumii elenistice.
EN: The great Aeacides, known by the name of Pyrrhus, was destined to become one of the most feared generals of the Hellenistic world.
Idioms & Phrases
Dinastia Aeacides / The Aeacid dynasty / House of Aeacidae
RO: Linie regală antică din Epir care își legitima puterea politică invocând descendența directă din eroul mitologic Ahile.
EN: An ancient royal line of Epirus that legitimized its political power by claiming direct descent from the mythological hero Achilles.
Apelativul Aeacides / The Aeacides patronymic / Aeacid title
RO: Formă de adresare solemnă folosită de autorii clasici pentru a evoca noblețea și calitățile războinice ale neamului lui Peleus.
EN: A solemn form of address used by classical authors to evoke the nobility and martial qualities of the lineage of Peleus.
Sângele lui Aeacides / The blood of Aeacides / Aeacid lineage
RO: Metaforă literară antică utilizată pentru a desemna curajul, mândria și destinul tragic caracteristice războinicilor mirmidoni.
EN: An ancient literary metaphor used to designate the courage, pride, and tragic destiny characteristic of the Myrmidon warriors.
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