Theia
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A Greek goddess who is mother of the sun, moon, and dawn
- proper noun
- /ˈθiːə/
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- Many ancient myths describe Theia as a source of heavenly light.
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The children of Theia included Helios, Selene, and Eos, all important deities.
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In Greek mythology, Theia is known as the mother of the sun.
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According to legend, Theia was revered as the mother of the sun, moon, and dawn.
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Theia was revered as a Titaness in ancient Greece.
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In Greek mythology, Theia is revered as the mother of Helios and Selene.
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The Titaness Theia symbolizes light and is associated with the dawn.
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Theia played a significant role in ancient Greek stories as a powerful goddess.
Synonyms
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A Greek goddess who is mother of the sun, moon, and dawn
is the same figure but written using an alternate spelling
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Theia comes from an old Greek word meaning 'goddess' or 'divine', so in Greek myth she is a mother of the sun, the moon, and the dawn, all sources of light.