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

Coptic: ϩⲁⲣⲡⲟⲕⲣⲁⲧⲏⲥ (harpokratēs)
Greek:
Ancient: Ἁρποκράτης m (Harpokrátēs)

See also

Fides, Roman goddess of trust and confidentiality.

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