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How does the word Adonis relate to Greek Mythology?

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Adon was the title of a Fenician God, which means "Lord". He was adopted into Hellenic mythology as Adōnis, who became a lover of Aphrodítē.

I think "feneician" is supposed to be "Phoenician"

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