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ephialtes

name · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

name

Meaning 1

An Athenian political figure who pioneered an early form of democracy.

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2

name

Meaning 2

Either of two Giants.

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Usage: Greek

Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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3

noun

Meaning 3

an incubus; a nightmare

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Usage: obsolete

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History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἐφιάλτης (Ephiáltēs).

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: Efialtes — either the ancient Greek statesman or a mythological Giant
  • French: Éphialtès — either the ancient Greek statesman or a mythological Giant
  • French: Éphialte — either the ancient Greek statesman or a mythological Giant
  • Greek: Εφιάλτης (Efiáltis) — either the ancient Greek statesman or a mythological Giant
  • Ancient Greek: Ἐφιάλτης (Ephiáltēs) — either the ancient Greek statesman or a mythological Giant
  • Italian: Efialte — either the ancient Greek statesman or a mythological Giant
  • Latin: Ephialtēs — either the ancient Greek statesman or a mythological Giant
  • Russian: Эфиа́льт (Efiálʹt) — either the ancient Greek statesman or a mythological Giant
  • Spanish: Efialtes — either the ancient Greek statesman or a mythological Giant