Galatea
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- proper noun
- /ɡəˈleɪtə/
- Literature
- The revision suggests Galatea is the one who is attaining mastery over a yielding Pygmalion in this gesture.
- Pygmalion and Galatea
- Polyphemus and Galatea
Examples
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Second, Pygmalion and Galatea's relationship is consistently conceived in terms of a father-daughter relationship.
Academic text (1996) -
On the other hand, it is Pygmalion and not Galatea in this story who is associated with the power of a god.
Academic text (1996) -
Now, as I was about to say, I unveil my Galatea.
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According to de Man, the tone of Galatea's sigh after she has touched her maker for the first time, "Ah!"
Academic text (1996) -
Finding Galatea isn't Archer's problem; it's keeping her alive once he's found her.
Blog text (14) -
The irony has reached its apex here: suddenly Galatea has risen against her Pygmalion.
Academic text (1990) -
By choosing this Galatea as the object of the sculptor's desire, Ponge reminds us, of course, that there could be no question here of the success of a Pygmalion, whose sculpted beauty Galatea came to life, proving and rewarding the power of his art and his love.
Academic text (1999) -
In Greek mythology, Pygmalion fell in love with the beautiful statue he had carved, and prayed to Aphrodite to bring his creation, Galatea, to life.
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The artist's masterpiece, Galatea, was a stunning statue that seemed almost alive before being animated by divine intervention.
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After years of adoration, Pygmalion finally saw his beloved statue, Galatea, come to life, fulfilling his deepest desire.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Galatea comes from the Greek word gala meaning 'milk', so her name originally meant 'milk-white' and gives a picture of a pale marble statue. That's why the name fits the myth of a statue who is brought to life.