Persius

Latin Etymology From la ett 𐌐𐌄𐌓𐌔𐌖, though the ultimate origin is uncertain. Possibly a late, unaspirated version of ett 𐌘𐌄𐌓𐌔𐌖 mask. The name has been confused with grc Περσεύς Perseus because of some Etruscan artifacts transcribing the hero's name with the same spelling. Pronunciation Persius Proper noun Persius<2> a Roman nomen gentile, gens or "family name" famously held by: Aulus Persius Flaccus, a Roman poet Declension Persius<2> Derived terms la Persia la Persiānus References Nielsen: Late Etruscan Cinerary Urns, published in The J. Paul Getty Museum Journal: Volume 14, 1986 la nomina gentilia