Eriugena (disambiguation)

Eriugena (disambiguation)

Eriugena is an adjective meaning Irish (lit. born in Ireland). It was typically used in the early Middle ages as a surname when it was common to distinguish people by labeling them according to where they were born or lived. It has been notably applied to the following philosophers;

* Augustine Eriugena
* Johannes Scotus Eriugena

In modern times it is often mistaken as a family name.

ee also

* Onomastics


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