Namely, 22

NAMELY

eponyms (EP-uh-nimz)

a word based on or derived from a person's name.

First Known Use: mid-19^th century

“What’s in a Name?”

Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, 2.2­­

22: mentor: an experienced and trusted guide or adviser (from Mentor in Homer’s Odyssey, the man entrusted with the education of Odysseus’ son, Telemachus; first known use, 1616)

Did Mentor really do his job that well?

It seems he must have, truth to tell.

I’m sure the suitors would admit

That young man knew just how to hit.

And now our mentors are those few

Who help us learn just what to do—

And how to do it—that’s the test

That helps you—maybe—be your best.

I had some great ones in my youth—

I owe them much—and that’s the truth.

Such people I will not forget—

Not now, not ever—endless debt!