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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGeryon
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Geryon
"Herakles kämpfte gegen Geryon, um seine Rinder zu holen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In Greek mythology, Geryon is a giant with three bodies who was defeated by Heracles during his tenth labor.
"Heracles faced Geryon in a fierce battle to retrieve the giant's prized cattle." - 2
A term used in literature to denote a formidable opponent or a significant challenge.
"The protagonist's journey was fraught with Geryon-like obstacles that tested his resolve."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Geryon' originates from Greek mythology, referring to a monstrous giant with three bodies, known for his cattle. The name has been adopted into English from Latin 'Geryon', which in turn was derived from the Greek 'Γηρυών' (Gēryōn). Over time, it has come to symbolize a formidable adversary or a challenge in various literary contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Geryon" is said worldwide
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Géryon
Transliteration: Géryon
"Hercule a combattu Géryon pour récupérer son bétail."
Geryon
Transliteration: Geryon
"Herakles kämpfte gegen Geryon, um seine Rinder zu holen."
Geryone
Transliteration: Geryone
"Ercole affrontò Geryone per recuperare il suo bestiame."
Geryón
Transliteration: Geryón
"Hércules luchó contra Geryón para recuperar su ganado."
Geryon
Transliteration: Geryon
"Hércules enfrentou Geryon para recuperar seu gado."
गेरियन
Transliteration: Geriyan
"हेरक्यूलिस ने गेरियन से लड़ाई की ताकि उसके मवेशी वापस मिल सकें।"
盖里翁
Transliteration: Gàilǐwēng
"赫拉克勒斯与盖里翁战斗以夺回他的牛群。"
게리온
Transliteration: Geryon
"헤라클레스는 게리온과 싸워 그의 소를 되찾았다."
ゲリオン
Transliteration: Gerion
"ヘラクレスはゲリオンと戦って彼の牛を取り戻しました。"
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