The English noun epigone ultimately comes from the Greek plural noun epígonoi “offspring, posterity,” literally “(ones) born after or later,” a noun use of the adjective epígonos “born besides.”

What is the meaning of Epigon?

noun. an undistinguished imitator, follower, or successor of an important writer, painter, etc.

What does the name Scion mean?

1 : a detached living portion of a plant (such as a bud or shoot) joined to a stock in grafting and usually supplying solely aerial parts to a graft. 2a : descendant, child especially : a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family. b : heir sense 1 scion of a railroad empire.