Harpocrates
English
Harpocratic Eros, terracotta figurine made in Myrina, c. 100–50 BCE. (Louvre Museum)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἁρποκράτης (Harpokrátēs), from Egyptian ḥr-pꜣ-ẖrd, from ḥr (“Horus”) + pꜣ (“the”) + ẖrd (“child”).
Proper noun
Harpocrates
- (Greek mythology) The god of silence, secrets and confidentiality.
Translations
god of silence
See also
- Fides, Roman goddess of trust and confidentiality.