Cissonius
Pronunciation: [kɪsˈsoː.ni.ʊs]
“Cissonius” is a Latin word. Its meaning in English:
proper noun
- a Celtic god associated with Mercury
Etymology
Unclear. The name is also attested in Ancient Greek as Κισσωνία (Kissōnía). It has been suggested that the god's name could mean "carriage-driver" (compare cissum (“carriage”), said to be derived from Gaulish). A possible connection (perhaps through Aquitanian) to Proto-Basque *gizoN (“man, human”) has been suggested for the given name, though it being in use so far afield from Aquitania may make…
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