Delphus

Delphus is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from Delphi, the sacred site of the ancient Delphic Oracle. The name is encountered in ancient and later texts as an epithet or designation for figures associated with the region around Delphi. In classical mythology, Delphus is a name attached to several legendary figures linked to the Delphic area. The sources disagree on the character's exact role, with some traditions presenting Delphus as a founder or ruler connected with Delphi and its surrounding territories, while others treat the name as an eponym without a single consistent biography. Because Greek myth exists in varied local traditions, there is no single canonical narrative for Delphus’s life or deeds.

In modern contexts, Delphus appears as a given name or surname in some cultures. It is used infrequently and is generally perceived as a classical or classical-adjacent choice rather than a common contemporary name. The term also arises in discussions about Delphi and the Delphic Oracle, but Delphus is not a central term in standard reference works; when it appears, it is typically in the context of mythological studies, onomastics, or as a literary or fictional device seeking a classical flavor.