Erato
See also: Erató
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἐρατώ (Eratṓ).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɛɹətoʊ/
Proper noun
Erato
- (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.
- (astronomy) 62 Erato, a main belt asteroid.
Coordinate terms
- (Greek mythology Muses) Muse; Calliope, Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene, Polyhymnia, Terpsichore, Thalia, Urania
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