Arimasp
n.
Latin Arimaspi (plural), from Greek Arimaspoi, mythical race of one-eyed people in Northern Europe who battled griffins over gold the griffins guarded. The name is said to be Scythian for “one-eyed.” Related: Arimaspian.
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