Alke
/ˈæl.kiː/noun
In Greek mythology, Alke is the personification of courage, strength, and battle prowess.
Did you know?The Greek noun alkē originally meant the strength used to ward off an enemy, making Alke less a gentle goddess than courage in its most combative form.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₂elk-
“To ward off, defend, or protect”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀλκή (alkḗ)
“Strength, prowess, especially the power to resist or repel an enemy”
Archaic Greek
Greek
Ἀλκή (Alkḗ)
“A personification of courage and battle-strength”
Hellenistic Period
Greek
Alkē
“A mythological figure associated with martial might”
18th–19th Century
English
Alke
“An English rendering of the Greek mythological name”
Modern English
English
Alke
“A proper name referring to the Greek personification of strength and courage”
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