Amyntor
Definition
The original Latin form for the proper name Amyntor; a character in Greek mythology, king of Ormenion and father of the hero Phoenix, known from Homer's Iliad. In the history of Ancient Macedonia, the name was borne by a famous aristocrat, the father of Hephaestion, Alexander the Great's closest friend and general.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Amyntor
- Amyntor of Macedon
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Masculine proper noun, singular only. Genitive/Dative marked by the proclitic particle 'lui'. |
| Formation | Ancient Greek name meaning 'defender' or 'protector', preserved in standard classical historical registries. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [əˈmɪntɔːr] |
| Source | Homeric Lexicon and Oxford Classical Dictionary of Historical Figures |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În cartea a noua din Iliada, Phoenix povestește conflictul violent pe care l-a avut cu tatăl său, Amyntor.
EN: In the ninth book of the Iliad, Phoenix recounts the violent conflict he had with his father, Amyntor.
RO: Hephaestion, fiul lui Amyntor, a fost considerat cel mai loial general din întreaga armată macedoneană.
EN: Hephaestion, son of Amyntor, was considered the most loyal general in the entire Macedonian army.
RO: Numele Amyntor simboliza în antichitate datoria unui războinic de a fi scut și apărător al cetății sale.
EN: The name Amyntor symbolized in antiquity a warrior's duty to be a shield and defender of his city.
Idioms & Phrases
Fiul lui Amyntor / Son of Amyntor
RO: Formă de identificare patronimică folosită de istoricii antici pentru generalul Hephaestion.
EN: A patronymic form of identification used by ancient historians for general Hephaestion.
Mitul lui Amyntor / The myth of Amyntor
RO: Tradiția legendară homerică ce tratează teme precum blestemele familiale și onoarea dinastică.
EN: The legendary Homeric tradition dealing with themes such as family curses and dynastic honor.
Dinastia lui Amyntor / Lineage of Amyntor
RO: Spița nobiliară din regiunea macedoneană Bottiaea care a deținut funcții militare înalte sub conducerea lui Filip al II-lea.
EN: The noble lineage from the Macedonian region of Bottiaea that held high military positions under Philip II.
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