What is the meaning of John's by-name,'Chrysorroas'?
"Golden knight"
"Warrior of faith"
"Hymn writer"
"Streaming with gold"
Answer
The name Chrysorroas () was used as a by-name of the Byzantine emperor John II Komnenos. It is derived from the Greek words (, "gold") and (, "stream"). The name may have been intended to symbolize John's wealth and power, or it may have been a reference to his military victories, which were often accompanied by the plunder of gold.
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