What Does the Name Althea Mean
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Althea Name Meaning
Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the Greek name Αλθαια (Althaia), perhaps related to Greek αλθος (althos) "healing". In Greek myth she was the mother of Meleager. Soon after her son was born she was told that he would...
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