Aristaeus
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English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἀρισταῖος (Aristaîos, literally “Most Excellent, Most Useful”).
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Aristaeus
- (Greek mythology) A minor god of rustic, rural arts such as beekeeping, herding and hunting.
- (astronomy) 2135 Aristaeus, a main belt asteroid.
Derived terms
Translations
God of the rustic arts
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Further reading
Latin
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἀρισταῖος (Aristaîos).
Pronunciation
- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): /a.risˈtae̯.us/,
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /a.risˈte.us/,
Proper noun
Aristaeus m sg (genitive Aristaeī); second declension
Declension
Second-declension noun, singular only.
| Case | Singular |
|---|---|
| Nominative | Aristaeus |
| Genitive | Aristaeī |
| Dative | Aristaeō |
| Accusative | Aristaeum |
| Ablative | Aristaeō |
| Vocative | Aristaee |