"Creon" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Ancient Greek Κρέων (Kréōn). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|Κρέων}} Ancient Greek Κρέων (Kréōn) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Creon
  1. (Greek mythology) King of Thebes, noted primarily in the stories of Antigone and Oedipus. Wikipedia link: Creon Tags: Greek Categories (topical): Greek mythology Synonyms: Creone, Kreon

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