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Asterope

Asterope

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One of the seven Pleiades sisters in Greek myth, a daughter of Atlas and Pleione
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Asterope
  • Many ancient poets wrote about Asterope and her place among the Pleiades.

Examples

  • In Greek mythology, Asterope is known as one of the seven Pleiades.

  • A sculpture in the museum is believed to represent Asterope with her sisters.

  • The myth tells that Asterope was pursued by the god Ares.

  • The story of Asterope fascinates many mythology enthusiasts.

  • In Greek mythology, Asterope is known as one of the seven beautiful daughters of Atlas and Pleione.

  • According to legend, Asterope was worshipped as a goddess of the night sky, embodying the brilliance of the stars.

  • The ancient Greeks often depicted Asterope alongside her sisters in stories about the Pleiades constellation.

Synonyms

pleiad
vsAsterope
  • Literature
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One of the seven sisters in Greek myth who became stars

is the specific individual rather than the general term for a member
Sterope
vsAsterope
  • Literature
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One of the seven sisters in Greek myth who are daughters of Atlas

is the identical figure known by another name

Surface Forms

Asterope main

Etymology

Asterope in Greek myth was one of the Pleiades and her name has the part aster ('star') and a part like -ope that suggests 'face', so you can remember her as a daughter who became a star among her sisters.