Καιήτη

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology 1

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From καίω (kaíō, I burn) or κοῖλος (koîlos, hollow), referring to the funeral mound that Aeneas raises to his nurse.[1]

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Καιήτη (Kaiḗtēf (genitive Καιήτης); first declension

  1. (Greek mythology) The nurse of Aeneas.

References

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  1. ^ Paschalis, M. (1997). Virgil's Aeneid : semantic relations and proper names. Kiribati: Clarendon Press, p. 244

Etymology 2

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According to Strabo, it was a Samian town, from the word καιέτα (kaiéta, hollow, cavity). However, compare the Roman settlement Caiatia (modern Italian Caiazzo) in Caserta. Nevertheless, it could still be related to the name of Aeneas' nurse (see above).[1]

Proper noun

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Καιήτη (Kaiḗtē)

  1. Gaeta (a town and harbour in Latium, Italy)
Declension
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Descendants
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  • Latin: Caiēta

References

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  1. ^ Italy illuminated. 1. Books I - IV. (2005). United Kingdom: Harvard University Press.