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Leto

Leto

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A Greek goddess who is the mother of Apollo and Artemis and is called Latona in Roman myth
  • proper noun
  • /ˈliːtoʊ/
  • Literature
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Examples

  • For, I know he loved Duke Leto Atreides like a son.

    Dune: Part Two (2024)

  • You mean, of course, Duke Leto Atreides, his father.

    Dune (1984)

  • Daughter of Duke Leto the Just... and the Royal Lady Jessica.

    Dune (1984)

  • I am Paul Atreides, son of Leto Atreides, Duke of Arrakis.

    Dune: Part Two (2024)

  • - Duke Leto Atreides.

    Dune (1984)

  • 30 Seconds to Mars frontman and actor extraordinaire Jared Leto will co-star with Matthew McConaughey in the upcoming film "Dallas Buyers Club."

    Blog text (12)

  • In Greek mythology, Leto is revered as the mother of the twin gods Apollo and Artemis.

  • The Romans knew Leto as Latona, a goddess celebrated for her beauty and grace.

  • Many myths recount the trials faced by Leto as she sought refuge while pregnant with Apollo and Artemis.

Synonyms

Latona
vsLeto
  • Literature
1 9.9

A Roman goddess who is the mother of Apollo and Artemis

is the Greek equivalent mother of the same gods and partner of Zeus

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Leto is an ancient Greek name that may come from a word meaning 'hidden' or 'forgotten', so a helpful way to remember her is as the mother who had to hide and protect her children; the Romans called her Latona.