Philemon
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A poor countryman who with his wife welcomed visiting gods in disguise
- proper noun
- Literature
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- An elderly couple, Borsis and Philemon, answered the thunderous knock.
Examples
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In Greek mythology, Philemon and his wife Baucis welcomed Zeus and Hermes into their home.
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Philemon and Baucis were rewarded for their kindness when the gods granted them a wish.
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The story of Philemon and Baucis illustrates the theme of hospitality in ancient myths.
Compounds
A short letter in the Christian Bible from Paul asking Philemon to forgive his runaway slave
A short book in the New Testament where Paul asks for forgiveness for a runaway slave
Surface Forms
Philemon main
Etymology
Philemon comes from the Greek root phil-, which means 'love' or 'friend'. In the old myth he and his wife welcomed strangers into their home, so his name is a good memory hook for someone who is warm and kind.