Astraeus
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English
Etymology
Ancient Greek Ἀστραῖος (Astraîos), in turn from ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”).
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Astraeus
- (Greek mythology) The Greek god of the dusk. Husband of Eos (goddess of the dawn), and father of the four Anemoi ("Winds"), and the five Astra Planeta ("Wandering Stars/Planets").
- (poetic) The dusk.