👉 The term "balestrum" is a Latin word meaning "balestic" or "balestrix". It is often used in Greek mythology to refer to a person who has lost their way, is lost or wandered away from home. The name was also given to a type of tree that grows very quickly and produces large quantities of fruit. In modern times, the term "balestrum" can be applied to any object that is often used as a symbol of