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Cephalus
Boy NameGreek Mythology Origin
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Latinized form of the Greek Κεφαλος (Kephalos), which was derived from κεφαλη (kephale) meaning "hea
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Cephalus (son of Hermes)
In Greek mythology, Cephalus (; Ancient Greek: Κέφαλος Kephalos) was a member of the Athenian royal family as the son of Princess Herse and Hermes.
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Cephalus (son of Deione/Deioneus)
In Greek mythology, Cephalus (; Ancient Greek: Κέφαλος Kephalos) is an Aeolian prince, the son of Deion/ Deioneos, ruler of Phocis, and Diomede, and grandson of Aeolus.
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