Perses
/ˈpɜːr.siːz/noun
Perses is a name borne by figures in Greek mythology, including a Titan associated with destruction and the father of Hecate.
Did you know?In Hesiod’s mythology, Perses was a Titan descended from Uranus and Gaia and the father of Hecate, linking the name to one of antiquity’s most powerful magical goddesses.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*perd-
“To destroy or cause to perish; a reconstructed root associated with ruin and loss.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
πέρθω (perthō)
“To destroy, sack, or lay waste to a city.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Πέρσης (Persēs)
“Perses; traditionally interpreted as “destroyer” or “devastator.””
8th Century BCE
Greek
Πέρσης (Persēs)
“The mythological Titan Perses appears in early Greek genealogical poetry, especially Hesiod’s Theogony.”
Classical Greek
Greek
Πέρσης (Persēs)
“A personal name used for mythological and legendary figures, including the father of Hecate.”
Modern English
English
Perses
“A mythological proper name used in translations and discussions of Greek mythology.”