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Origin and Meaning of the Name Aeschylus

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Origin:	Greek


Meaning:	Shame


Pronunciation:	(EES ky luss) [Guide]

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Aeschylus is the Latinised form of the ancient Greek name Aischylos. Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides formed a triad of early Greek tragedians. Famous surviving works of Aeschylus include The Persians, The Oresteia and Prometheus Bound. The name comes from the noun 'aischos' (shame, disgrace).