Lists of people by epithet explained

An epithet [1] is a byname, or a descriptive term (word or phrase), accompanying or occurring in place of a name and having entered common usage. Certain epithets have been used for numerous people throughout history.

A–C

D–F

G–H

J–M

N–P

R–T

U–Y

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Epithetos . A Greek-English Lexicon . . Henry George . Liddell . Robert . Scott.

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