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Eponymous OriginDeucalion's Flood
The word "deucalion" comes from the Greek myth of Deucalion, a figure from Homer's "Iliad". He and his wife Pyrrha were the only survivors of the Great Flood, which was sent by Zeus to punish humanity.Tyrannosaurus
The word "tyrannosaurus" is derived from the Greek words "tyrannos" (tyrant) and "saurus" (lizard). This name was coined by paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh in the early 20th century.Hirundo
The word "hirundo" is a Latin name for the swallows, which are small, agile birds. The word is a combination of "hirundo", meaning "swallow", and the Latin suffix "-o", indicating a noun.Sapiens
The word "sapiens" is derived from the Latin word "sapere", meaning "to be wise". This name was first used by Greek philosopher Aristotle to describe humans, emphasizing their capacity for reason and knowledge.Cacophony
The word "cacophony" comes from the Greek words "kakos" (bad) and "phoine" (sound). This name was coined to describe a harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds.Nemesis
The word "nemesis" is derived from the Greek words "neme" (fury) and "esis" (seizing). This name was coined to describe the goddess of revenge, who punished those who committed evil deeds.Gnomon
The word "gnomon" is derived from the Greek word "gnome", meaning "wise one". This name was used to describe a vertical rod that cast a shadow, indicating time.Corypha
The word "corypha" is derived from the Greek word "koryphe", meaning " crown" or " coronet". This name was used to describe the highest rank or position in Greek mythology.Hesperides
The word "hesperides" comes from the Greek words "hesperos" (west) and "ides" (maidens). This name was used to describe the seven nymphs who tended the golden apples of the Hesperides.Sylph
The word "sylph" is derived from the Greek word "sylphos", meaning "breezewood". This name was used to describe the air spirits in Greek mythology, which were believed to inhabit the upper atmosphere.