"Astyanax" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Ancient Greek Ἀστυάναξ (Astuánax, “city lord”), the nickname for the firstborn son of Hector, protector of Troy. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|Ἀστυάναξ||city lord}} Ancient Greek Ἀστυάναξ (Astuánax, “city lord”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Astyanax
  1. (Greek mythology) The nickname of Scamandrius, child son of Hector and Andromache. Wikipedia link: Astyanax Tags: Greek Categories (topical): Greek mythology
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