leontos
Leontos is a term that appears in classical Greek literature, notably in the works of Homer. It is an epithet or a descriptive name often associated with strength, power, and a leonine quality. The word itself is derived from "leon," meaning lion, thus directly translating to "lion-like" or "brave as a lion."
This epithet was frequently applied to heroes and gods to emphasize their ferocity in battle, their commanding
The use of "leontos" served to imbue the subject with the universally recognized attributes of the lion,