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📜 A mythic name 👑 A headband
ampyx

ampyx

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A name of several minor people in Greek myths, including a seer
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Ampyx
  • "You will call the chief scribe, Ampyx, to you."

Examples

  • In Greek mythology, Ampyx was known as a skilled seer.

  • In the legend, Ampyx was known for his ability to foresee the future.

  • The poet mentioned Ampyx as one of the wise men who guided the heroes.

  • Few people remember the story of Ampyx from ancient Greek mythology.

  • The stories of Ampyx are often overshadowed by more famous heroes.

  • "Then considering again, he asked ingenuously, 'Have I forgotten anything, Ampyx?'"

  • "Ampyx immediately sat down cross-legged upon the marble floor and drew out his writing board, parchment, pen, and a small stone bottle of ink."

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Ampyx in Greek myth comes from the same Greek word ampyx meaning 'headband'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the name as an old nickname or family name linked to a headband, and one Ampyx in the stories was known as a seer.