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The tendon that is named after a Greek hero is the Achilles tendon.

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What is the history of the word hero?

Heroic is the simple adjectival form of the original word 'hero' Hero can be traced to 1387, "man of superhuman strength or courage," from L. heros "hero," from Gk. heros "demi-god" (a variant singular of which was heroe), originally "defender, protector,"


Who is a Gothic hero?

a Gothic hero is a variant of the romantic hero as a type of character, named after the English romantic poet lord Byron's. Both Byron's life and writings have been considered in different ways to exemplify the type.


Its name is derived from the greek word neos meaning new and didymos meaning twin?

Elemental Hero Neos, Elemental Hero Neos Alius, Neo Space, Elemental Hero Dark Neos, Elemental Hero Divine Neos, Elemental Hero Flare Neos, Elemental Hero Glow Neos, Elemental Hero Grand Neos, Elemental Hero Storm Neos, Elemental Hero Air Neos, Elemental Hero Aqua Neos, Elemental Hero Chaos Neos, Rainbow Neos, Neo Space Pathfinder, and Instant Neo Space.


What is the Greek word for knight?

The greek word for knight is HIPPEASTRUM HIPPEA probably meaning horse and ASTRUM meaning (surprisingly) star. A horse star, a higher level horse hero.


What is the etymology of a word?

; original (adj.) : 1315, from L. originalis, from originem (nom. origo) "beginning, source, birth," from oriri "to rise" (see orchestra). The first ref. is in original sin "innate depravity of man's nature," supposed to be inherited from Adam in consequence of the Fall. The noun, in sense of "original text," is attested from c.1385, from M.L. originale. Of photographs, films, sound recordings, etc., from 1918. Origin first recorded 1563. Originality is first attested 1742, probably after Fr. originalité.

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