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has gloss | eng: Hispan, Espan, Hispalo or Hispano, is a mythological character of Antiquity, who would derive the name Hispania, according to some ancient writers. Therefore Hispan is the eponymous hero of Hispania. Hispan is mentioned first by the Gallo-Roman historian Gnaeus Pompeius Trogus (first century BC) in his work Historiae Philippicae, preserved only in a later summary, probably made in the third century AD by Justinus. During the Middle Ages, Hispan was also known as Espan, told of him various legends. |
lexicalization | eng: Hispan |
instance of | c/Mythological heroes |
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