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Nysa

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Type Region
Usage Greek Mythology
Scripts Νυσα(Ancient Greek)

Meaning & History

Possibly from an archaic Greek word meaning "tree". In Greek mythology Nysa was the mountainous region where young Dionysos was raised.
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Given Name DescendantsDionysos, Dionysus(Greek Mythology)

Categories

earth, flora, Greek mythology, mountains, nature, place names, plants, trees
Entry updated December 8, 2017
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