"Damocritus" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Ancient Greek Δᾱμόκρῐτος (Dāmókritos), a variant of Δημόκρῐτος (Dēmókritos). The well-known philosopher bearing the latter name, Democritus, is occasionally mixed up with this lesser-known author due to the similarity of their names. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|Δᾱμόκρῐτος}} Ancient Greek Δᾱμόκρῐτος (Dāmókritos), {{m|grc|Δημόκρῐτος}} Δημόκρῐτος (Dēmókritos) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Damocritus
  1. A Greek author mentioned only in the Suda, whose work provides the earliest attestation of a blood libel. Categories (topical): Individuals

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