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Briseis
Girl NameGreek Mythology Origin
Meaning
Patronymic derived from Βρισευς (Briseus), a Greek name of unknown meaning. In Greek mythology Brise
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Briseis (British horse)
Briseis (1804–1824) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare who won the classic Oaks Stakes at Epsom Downs Racecourse in 1807.
HMS Briseis
Two ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Briseis, after the princess Briseis in Greek mythology:.
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Briseis in Other Languages
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