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Definitions for Endymion
ɛnˈdɪm i ənendymion
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Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Endymion
en-dim′i-on, n. a beautiful youth whom Selene (the moon) wrapped in perpetual sleep that she might kiss him without his knowledge.
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Endymion
a beautiful shepherd, son of Zeus, whom Selene (q. v.) carried off to Mount Lemnos, in Caria, where, as she kissed him, he sank into eternal sleep. This is one version of the story.
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Mythology
Endymion
(Endym′ion). A shepherd, who acquired from Jupiter the faculty of being always young. One of the lovers of Diana.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Endymion in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Endymion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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