"Herostratos" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: From Ancient Greek Ἡρόστρατος (Hēróstratos). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|Ἡρόστρατος}} Ancient Greek Ἡρόστρατος (Hēróstratos) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Herostratos
  1. Alternative form of Herostratus. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Herostratus
    Sense id: en-Herostratos-en-name-PjmsJNex Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "1941, Halvdan Koht, “Quisling and other Traitors”, in “The War in Norway”, in Norway: Neutral and Invaded, London; Melbourne, Vic.: Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., page 97:",
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          "ref": "2005, Albert Borowitz, “Introduction”, in Terrorism for Self-Glorification: The Herostratos Syndrome, Kent, Oh.; London: The Kent State University Press, →ISBN, page xv:",
          "text": "The elusive Osama does not seem bent on surrendering his life for the cause, but even suicide bombers may be moved, like Herostratos, by a wish to enhance and perpetuate their own sense of importance.",
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