SAMSON

From the Hebreo name שִׁמְשׁוֹן (Shimshon) which meant sun. Samson was an Old Testament hero granted exceptional strength by God. His mistress Delilah betrayed him and cut his hair, stripping him of his power. Thus he was captured by the Philistines, blinded, and brought to their temple. However, in a final act of strength, he pulled down the pillars of the temple upon himself and his captors.... [more]

“SAM-sən (English), SAHN-SAWN (French)”