Aglaia
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- proper noun
- Literature
- Aglaia is usually surrounded by male students from Caltech, all performing long equations the length of a full paper notebook page.
Examples
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"Overcoming his fears," Aglaia said.
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We could say the same for Prof. Aglaia Holt.
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From a lecture given at the Harvard Divinity School by Aglaia Holt, Professor of Wymyns Studies, California State University at Poco:
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This sociological field report is to confirm that Aglaia Holt is not Max Weber's ideal type but is alive and well and residing in Pasadena, California.
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In Greek mythology, Aglaia is known as the goddess of beauty and adornment.
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Aglaia, one of the Three Graces, symbolizes splendor and brightness in ancient tales.
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The story of Aglaia teaches us about the virtues of beauty and grace.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Aglaia comes from the Greek agla- meaning 'splendor' or 'brightness'. So Aglaia is the shining goddess of beauty and decoration, and her name helps you remember that she makes people and things look bright and lovely.