Sardanapalus

English

Etymology

From Latin Sardanapalus, from Ancient Greek, Σαρδανάπαλος (Sardanápalos), probably ultimately a corruption of Akkadian 𒀸𒋩𒆕𒌉𒍑 (Aššur-bāni-apli, literally “Ashur is the creator of an heir”).

Proper noun

Sardanapalus

1. A semi-legendary king of Assyria, as portrayed in Greek and later European art and literature.

Translations

King of Assyria

• French: Sardanapale (fr)
• Greek: Σαρδανάπαλος (el) m (Sardanápalos)
• Hebrew: סרדנאפלוס
• Portuguese: Sardanápalo m