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In Greek mythology, Rhadamanthus (/ˌrædəˈmænθəs/) or Rhadamanthys (Ancient Greek: Ῥαδάμανθυς) was a wise king of Crete. As the son of Zeus and Europa he was considered a demigod. He later became one of the judges of the dead and an important figure in Greek mythology.
His name, whose etymology is obscure,[1][2] was later used to allude to persons showing stern and inflexible judgement.[1]
- ^ a b "Rhadamanthus | Etymology, origin and meaning of rhadamanthus by etymonline". www.etymonline.com. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ "Rhadamanthus: Absurd Etymologies And Some Stories". Sententiae Antiquae. 2017-04-30. Retrieved 2023-01-16.