What Does the Name Achilles Mean
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Achilles Name Meaning
Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the Greek Αχιλλευς (Achilleus) which is of unknown meaning, perhaps derived from Greek αχος (achos) "pain" or else from the name of the Achelous River. This was the name of a warrior...
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