Phrixus Name Meaning
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Phrixus Name Meaning
Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the Greek Φριξος (Phrixos) which meant "thrilling, causing shivers", derived from φριξ (phrix) "ripple, shiver". In Greek myth Phrixus was the son of Athamus and Nephele. He was to be...
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