Aeacus

Pronunciation: /ˈiːəkəs/

Definitions of aeacus

noun In Greek mythology, a son of Zeus and Aegina who became a judge in the underworld after his death.

Example Sentences

A1 Aeacus was a mythological Greek king.

A2 The story of Aeacus is often told in Greek mythology.

B1 Aeacus was known for his wisdom and justice as a ruler.

B2 The descendants of Aeacus played important roles in Greek history.

C1 Aeacus was said to have been a fair and honorable leader.

C2 The legacy of Aeacus influenced many aspects of ancient Greek society.

Examples of aeacus in a Sentence

formal Aeacus was a legendary king of the island of Aegina in Greek mythology.

informal Have you heard of Aeacus, the king from Greek mythology?

slang Yo, Aeacus was like the OG king of Aegina back in the day.

figurative Just like Aeacus judged souls in the underworld, we must also make fair judgments in our daily lives.

Grammatical Forms of aeacus

• plural: aeaci
• comparative: more aeacus
• superlative: most aeacus
• present tense: aeacus
• future tense: will aeacus
• perfect tense: has aeacused
• continuous tense: is aeacusing
• singular: aeacus
• positive degree: aeacus
• infinitive: to aeacus
• gerund: aeacusing
• participle: aeacused

Origin and Evolution of aeacus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aeacus' originates from Greek mythology, where Aeacus was a son of Zeus and Aegina, and known as a king of the island of Aegina.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the name Aeacus has been primarily associated with the mythological figure and his role as a judge in the underworld, rather than as a common word in everyday language.