Erato

See also: Erató

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἐρατώ (Eratṓ).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛɹətoʊ/

Proper noun

Erato

  1. (Greek mythology) The goddess of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry, eroticism, and mimic imitation, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne. Usually depicted with a crown/wreath of myrtle and roses, holding a lyre and a golden arrow and doves. Often accompanies Eros/Cupid.
  2. (astronomy) 62 Erato, a main belt asteroid.

Coordinate terms

Derived terms

  • Eratoan

Translations

Anagrams

Italian

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἐρατώ (Eratṓ).

Proper noun

Erato f

  1. (Greek mythology) Erato

Anagrams

Portuguese

Proper noun

Erato f

  1. (Greek mythology) Erato (muse of lyric poetry)

Turkish

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἐρατώ (Eratṓ).

Proper noun

Erato

  1. (Greek mythology) Erato
This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.