Sardanapalus

== English == === Etymology === From Latin Sardanapalus, from Ancient Greek, Σαρδανάπαλος (Sardanápalos), probably ultimately a corruption of Akkadian 𒀸𒋩𒆕𒌉𒍑 (Aššur-bāni-apli, literally “Ashur is the creator of an heir”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌsɑːrdəˈnæpələs/ === Proper noun === Sardanapalus A semi-legendary king of Assyria, as portrayed in Greek and later European art and literature. ==== Translations ==== == Latin == === Etymology === Borrowed from Ancient Greek Σαρδανάπαλος (Sardanápalos), a corruption from Akkadian 𒀸𒋩𒆕𒌉𒍑 (Aššur-bāni-apli). === Pronunciation === (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [sar.daːˈna.pa.ɫʊs] (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [sar.daˈnaː.pa.lus] === Proper noun === Sardānapalus m sg (genitive Sardānapalī); second declension An Assyrian king, known for his lavish lifestyle. ==== Declension ==== Second-declension noun, singular only. ==== Descendants ==== → English: Sardanapalus → French: Sardanapale → Portuguese: Sardanápalo → Italian: Sardanapalo