2007-12-19 08:12:46 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Akamantis, Aspelia, Kition, Khettiim, Makaria, Kryptos, Kypros, Khethima, Kyoforos, Alasia, Kerastis, Amathousia, Miionis, Sfikia, Kolinia, Tharsis, Aeria, Nea Iousiniani.
In addition, with Cyprus many adjectives were closely associated, like Chalkoessa (because of the copper veins), Asselia (for its fishing activity), Iera Nisos (for the many saints), Evinos (for the variety of wines), Eveleos (for its olive oil and many olive trees), Dasoessa (for its forest), Nisos Eroron (meaning island of love), Perikallis (beautiful), Afrodisia (island of Aphrodite), and a lot more.
There are five main interpretations of the origin of Cyprus
1. Copper (Cuprum) latin
2. Kypros (Henna plant)
3. Kypros, the son or daughter of Kinyras
4. Town of Cyprus named Kypros
5. Kypris, a name for Aphrodite
2007-12-19 09:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by Max 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋