Mythful Meanings

In the English language, many meanings come from myths. This blog considers many of those words.

Myths are stories people tell to explain the great mysteries of life, such as birth and death, why the sun rises and sets, and why the moon changes in a predictable pattern.

I decided to start over from the end of the alphabet and work toward the beginning. I have a stack of index cards with information typed on them, all in alphabetical order. When I started this blog, I started at A, because I didn't realize that all the entries would be pushed down.

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Croesus

In ancient Greece, Croesus was the king of Lydia, in the sixth century B.C. He was fabled for his wealth.

English word:The phrase "rich as Croesus" refers to the ultimate in wealth.

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