"Telephus" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Ancient Greek Τήλεφος (Tḗlephos, literally “far-shining”) Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|Τήλεφος|lit=far-shining}} Ancient Greek Τήλεφος (Tḗlephos, literally “far-shining”) Head templates: {{en-prop}} Telephus
  1. (Greek mythology) The son of Heracles and Auge; he was adopted by Teuthras, the king of Mysia, in Asia Minor, whom he succeeded as king, and was both wounded and later healed by Achilles. Tags: Greek Categories (topical): Greek mythology
    Sense id: en-Telephus-en-name-QCSaHdpf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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