"Chrysaor" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek Χρυσάωρ (Khrusáōr). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|Χρυσάωρ}} Ancient Greek Χρυσάωρ (Khrusáōr) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Chrysaor
  1. (Greek mythology) A son of Poseidon and Medusa and brother of the winged horse Pegasus, often depicted as a young man, who sprang along with Pegasus from the blood of the decapitated Medusa. Wikipedia link: Chrysaor, Temple of Artemis, Corfu Tags: Greek Categories (topical): Greek mythology Synonyms: Khrysaor Related terms: Chrysaorian Translations (mythological brother of Pegasus): Chrysaor [masculine] (French), Chrysaor [masculine] (German)

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