aglauros

/æɡˈleɪroʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

One of the three daughters of Cecrops and the goddess Pallas; the goddess of the forest and the wild animals, and the companion of Artemis.

“The myth of Aglauros is an example of how the gods’ wrath can affect mortals.”

2. proper noun

Aglauros, a district in ancient Athens, and a spring sacred to Artemis.

“In ancient times, people would visit the spring in Aglauros to pray to Artemis.”

Synonyms

  • dryad
  • hamadryad
  • wood nymph

Antonyms

  • civilized
  • urban