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χρυσόγονος

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Μολὼν λαβέCome and take them

Plutarch, Apophthegmata Laconica 225C12
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Full diacritics: χρῡσόγονος Medium diacritics: χρυσόγονος Low diacritics: χρυσόγονος Capitals: ΧΡΥΣΟΓΟΝΟΣ
Transliteration A: chrysógonos Transliteration B: chrysogonos Transliteration C: chrysogonos Beta Code: xruso/gonos

English (LSJ)

ον,

   A born or begotten of gold, γενεά, i.e. the Persians, because (by the legend) they were descended from Perseus, who was begotten of Zeus in the form of a shower of gold, A.Pers.79 (lyr., Sch., -νόμου cod.M); of Perseus, Orph.L.551.