"Imperius Rex"

Imperius Rex
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"Imperius Rex"

People wonder what is the deal with Namor, shouting 'imperius rex' as he attacks? Stan Lee once said that he came up with Namor's catchphrase of "Imperius Rex" just because he liked how it sounded. It sounded both regal and arrogant, something fitting Namor's persona.But it's much more than that.As for a translation, it's something like "Imperial King." or Imperial prince..Stan Lee might have he liked the sound of it,but you bet he understood the mean as well.

What does "Imperious Rex" Mean?

It has also been featured in comic books when the character Namor gets into fight but and sounds similar to the word in Odiepus Rex. Imperius is obviously a word for Empire. Rex means King. ... They are Latin words that literally translate as : imperious: power, empire. rex: king The term "imperious rex" is a way of recognizing the sovereign title of a ruler. "Imperator Rex" means "King Emperor" or "King Commander".Imperious means- something like controlling or all powerful like a dictator.It is Prince Namors way of saying my right,my rule.I have spoken or my will be done or carried out. Main Entry: imperial Part of Speech: adjective Definition: regal Synonyms: domineering, kingly, lordly, magisterial, majestic, royal, sovereign, stately Notes: imperial pertains to the qualities of power and royalty; imperious implies that someone is overbearing or domineering Main Entry: authoritative Part of Speech: adjective Definition: official, authorized Synonyms: administrative, approved, bureaucratic, canonical, departmental, ex cathedra, ex officio, executive, imperial, lawful, legal, legitimate, magisterial, mandatory, ruling, sanctioned, sovereign, supreme Antonyms: democratic


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