Πηλείδης

Created: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:44

Updated: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:44

Wordform Details

Translation: son of PeleusPelides

Part of Speech: noun

Inflection Type:

masculinesingularnominative

Is Dictionary Form: Yes

Dictionary Form Details

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Lemma: Πηλείδης

Translation: son of Peleus; Pelides (noun)

Etymology: From Ancient Greek Πηλείδης (Pēleídēs), a patronymic derived from Πηλεύς (Peleus), the father of Achilles. The suffix -ίδης (-idēs) is a common patronymic ending in Greek, indicating 'son of'. This name is particularly famous as an epithet of Achilles in Homer's Iliad, where he is frequently referred to as 'Peleus' son'.

Example Usage

Ο Πηλείδης Αχιλλέας ήταν ο μεγαλύτερος ήρωας των Αχαιών.

Pelides Achilles was the greatest hero of the Achaeans.

Mnemonics

  • Think 'Peleus + ides' where 'ides' means 'son of' (like in 'Atreus → Atrides')
  • Remember it's like saying 'Peleus Jr.' in a formal, epic way

Related Words, Phrases & Idioms

Πηλέας

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Synonyms

Αχιλλέας

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Example Wordforms

ΠηλείδηΠηλείδης

Cultural Context

This patronymic is primarily known from classical literature, especially Homer's Iliad, where it serves as a formal way of referring to Achilles. It emphasizes his noble lineage as the son of Peleus. In modern Greek, it's mainly encountered in literary contexts or references to classical works.

Easily Confused With

Πηλέας

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Explanation: Πηλέας (Peleus) is the father, while Πηλείδης (Pelides) means 'son of Peleus'

This word:

Ο Πηλείδης πολέμησε στην Τροία.

The son of Peleus fought at Troy.

Confused word:

Ο Πηλέας ήταν βασιλιάς των Μυρμιδόνων.

Peleus was king of the Myrmidons.

Notes: The patronymic form (Πηλείδης) is more formal and poetic than simply using Αχιλλέας

Mnemonic: Πηλείδης ends in -ίδης, which always means 'son of'