🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

बेलेरोफोन

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Belerophon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bellerophon/ˌbɛl.əˈrɒf.ən/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"ग्रीक पौराणिक कथाओं में, बेलेरोफोन को उसकी वीरता के लिए जाना जाता है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A hero of Greek mythology known for his adventures and feats, particularly his battle against the Chimera.

    "In the ancient tales, Bellerophon was celebrated for his bravery and skill in battle."
  2. 2

    A figure representing the archetype of the hero who overcomes great challenges.

    "The story of Bellerophon serves as an inspiration for many modern heroes in literature."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name 'Bellerophon' originates from Greek mythology, where Bellerophon was a hero known for taming the winged horse Pegasus and defeating the Chimera. The name is derived from the Greek elements 'belleros' (to kill) and 'phone' (murder), reflecting his heroic deeds.

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