Where does “Ἑρμαγόρας” come from?
Ἑρμαγόρας (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓γορᾱ́, from Proto-Indo-European h₂ger- — to gather; flock, herd.
Ancestry of “Ἑρμαγόρας”, step by step
Ἑρμαγόρας traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek ᾰ̓γορᾱ́
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ᾰ̓γορᾱ́ | market; marketplace; agora |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂ger- | to gather; flock, herd |
via Ancient Greek ἕρμᾰ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἕρμᾰ | a support; prop, support, stay |