Definition: The term "Aetheling" appears in several different biblical passages, but the meaning varies slightly depending on the context and interpretation. Let's break it down. 1.

Definition 1

: The term "Aetheling," literally translated as "the wife of Asclepius", is a name from ancient Greek culture. It was often used to refer to women who were related to, or considered as part of, the royal family of ancient Greece (e.g., Aethelingian princesses). 2.

Definition 2

: In the Septuagint version of the New Testament, "Aetheling" is translated as "the wife of Asclepius," a reference to a woman who had been associated with the deity Amazoneus, a patron of women and the god of love. 3.

Definition 3

: The term "Aetheling" appears in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) as the son of Achemos, or according to certain sources, even the same name as Aeschylus' daughter. In this context, it can refer to a wife or sister of a king. 4.

Definition 4

: According to some interpretations, the term "Aetheling" also refers to a type of royal princess, specifically those related to the Greek god Poseidon and his queen, Athene. This interpretation may emphasize that Aetheling was a daughter of Poseidon himself or, as in this case, she was associated with her father's queen. In summary, the term "Aetheling" is frequently used in biblical contexts to refer to women who were related to the royal family of ancient Greece or to the daughter of the Greek goddess Poseidon. The specific meaning varies depending on context and may be more accurately described as a synonym for "wife," "sister," or even "daughter."

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