"Atreus" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἀτρεύς (Atreús). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|Ἀτρεύς}} Ancient Greek Ἀτρεύς (Atreús) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Atreus
  1. (Greek mythology) A mythological king of Mycenae and son of Pelops and Hippodamia. Tags: Greek Categories (topical): Greek mythology
    Sense id: en-Atreus-en-name-1h-T-SR1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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