Hellene

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Related terms 1.2.3 Translations 1.3 References

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[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἕλλην (Hellēn), “‘Greek’”), most probably a derivation of Ἑλλοί or Σελλοί, the Greek inhabitants of the area around the sanctuary of Dodona (Δωδώνη), itself of pre-Greek origin.^[1]. In Greek mythology Ἕλλην (Hellēn), whom the Ἕλληνες (Hellēnes), “‘Greeks’”) were named after, was the son of Δευκαλίων (Deukaliōn) and Πύῤῥα (Purrha).

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Hellene (plural Hellenes)

1. a Greek, especially an ancient Greek

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• Hellen
• Hellenic
• Hellenisation or Hellenization
• Hellenise or Hellenize
• Helleniser or Hellenizer
• Hellenism
• Hellenist
• Hellenistic
• Hellenistical

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• Hellas
• Helladic

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• Notes:

1. ^ Robert S. P. Beekes, Greek etymological dictionary