What does Hypérion mean?

Definitions for Hypérion
haɪˈpɪər i ənhypéri·on

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Hyperionnoun

    (Greek mythology) a Titan who was the son of Gaea and Uranus and the father of Helios and Selene and Eos in ancient mythology

Wiktionary

  1. Hyperionnoun

    A Titan, the son of Gaia and Uranus and the father of Helios, Selene and Eos.

  2. Hyperionnoun

    One of the moons of Saturn.

  3. Etymology: From Ὑπερίων.

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  1. hyperion

    Hyperion is a term with multiple meanings depending on the context. 1. Greek Mythology: In Greek mythology, Hyperion is a Titan, the son of Uranus (Heaven) and Gaia (Earth). He is known as the titan of light and the father of the sun, moon, and dawn. 2. Astronomy: Hyperion is also the name of one of the moons of Saturn. It was discovered in 1848 and is known for its irregular shape and chaotic rotation. 3. Literature: Hyperion is the title of a book by Friedrich Hölderlin and also a series of science fiction novels by Dan Simmons. 4. Technology: Hyperion is an enterprise software company bought by Oracle, known for developing business performance management, business intelligence, and financial management software. 5. Finance: Hyperion is a name used in the corporate world, typically linked to investment, insurance, or wealth management firms. Depending on the context, the definition of Hyperion can vary significantly.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Hyperionnoun

    the god of the sun; in the later mythology identified with Apollo, and distinguished for his beauty

  2. Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. .]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Hyperion

    hī-pēr′i-on, n. a Titan, son of Uranus and Ge, and father of Helios, Selene, and Eos: Helios himself, the incarnation of light and beauty.

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Mythology

  1. Hyperion

    (Hype′rion). Son of Coelus and Terra. The model of manly beauty, synonymous with Apollo. The personification of the sun.

    “So excellent a king; that was to this Hyperion to a satyr.” (Shakespeare.)

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Hypérion in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Hypérion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Hypérion in a Sentence

  1. Traci Minamide:

    Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant is one of the largest treatment plants in the country and that water right now is being treated and discharged. We're just losing Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant out to Santa Monica Bay, there's an opportunity for us to treat that water in a very advanced fashion under regulations, to a point where Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant can actually be used to help the water supply system.

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