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Telephus

The English word “Telephus” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

  1. 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.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Τήλεφος (Tḗlephos, literally “far-shining”).

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