Peleus

noun

: a son of Aeacus who becomes by the goddess Thetis the father of Achilles

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Achilles, the son of a sea goddess and King Peleus, meets Patroclus, a prince who is quite his opposite. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 29 June 2023

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Pēleus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Peleus was in the 15th century

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“Peleus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Peleus. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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