Penelope
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- proper noun
- Literature
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Penélope
Umius, the pig herder, is the one whose stage manages the reunion with Penelope.
- Umius, the pig herder, is the one whose stage manages the reunion with Penelope.
- Telemachus marries Kirke, the other son marries Penelope and say, well, wow, the the Greeks were really in the insects.
Examples
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To the Paths, to Penelope, to love.
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"I just wanted Jennifer to see the picture," said Penelope, who was close to tears now.
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My wife's name was Penelope.
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This is Miss Penelope Smallbone, my new assistant.
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"Was it cold and dark and damp?" asked Penelope with a child's innocent enthusiasm.
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"They're all imaginary until one of them happens," answered Penelope, carefully straightening her doll's dress.
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In Greek mythology, Penelope remained faithful to Odysseus during his long absence after the Trojan War.
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The story of Penelope illustrates the themes of devotion and loyalty in the face of adversity.
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According to legend, Penelope devised clever strategies to delay her suitors while waiting for her husband's return.
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Penelope is the wife of Odysseus in Greek myth, and while her name may come from an old word for a bird, a helpful way to remember her is to think of her 'weaving' a cloth by day and unweaving it at night to delay suitors, which is why she is a symbol of loyalty and patience.