Where does “μενεπτόλεμος” come from?
μενεπτόλεμος (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek μένω, from Proto-Indo-European men- — to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...
μενεπτόλεμος (Ancient Greek): steadfast in battle
Definitions
- steadfast in battle
Ancestry of “μενεπτόλεμος”, step by step
μενεπτόλεμος traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek μένω
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | μένω | I stay, wait; I await, expect |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | men- | to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,... |
via Ancient Greek πτόλεμος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | πτόλεμος | Epic form of πόλεμος |