2007-02-28 01:28:34 · 4 answers · asked by madridista_10 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
The name Erminia is sometimes given as "Hermoine". It is related to the name "Armina", the feminine form of "Armand", which meant "Army men".
2007-02-28 01:31:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Princess Erminia was a character in the epic poem La Gerusalemme liberata by Torquato Tasso. In this tale she falls in love with the Christian knight Tancred, and betrays her people to aid him. Once she discovers that Tancred is in love with Clorinde, however, she returns to join the Muslims. She subsequently steals Clorinde's armor then joins a group of swineherds.
The name Erminia is sometimes given as "Hermoine". It is related to the name "Armina", the feminine form of "Armand", which meant "Army men".
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Erminia can refer to the following:
Erminia, a character in Gerusalemme liberata by Torquato Tasso
Erminia and the Shepherds, a painting by Guercino based on Tasso's poem.
Asteroid 705 Erminia
Nancy Erminia, Playboy centerfold.
"Erminia", a song by Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga
2007-02-28 09:34:34 · answer #2 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The name Erminia is sometimes given as "Hermoine". It is related to the name "Armina", the feminine form of "Armand", which meant "Army men".
2007-02-28 09:30:40 · answer #3 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not an english word.
2007-02-28 09:31:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋