Readers of the Iliad or the Odyssey will remember Nestor as the oldest man in the Trojan War–a lovable, loquacious councilor (or ancient, rambling codger–depending on your taste).
While perusing YLE Radio 1’s Nuntii Latini, I came across a story about the word’s oldest man, a 116-year-old Ukrainian shepherd by the name Gregory Nestor.
Gregori Nestor, pastor […]
Entries from December 2007
You say Aptonym; and I say Aptronym. Or Maybe Just Coincidence.
December 30th, 2007 · No Comments · Classics
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