anadyomene

/ænəˈdɪəmiːni/

Definitions

1. noun

A noun from Greek, referring to Aphrodite rising from the sea, also the name of a painting by Botticelli.

“The famous painting ‘The Birth of Venus,’ also known as ‘Anadyomene,’ is a masterpiece of the Renaissance era.”

2. adjective

Describing Aphrodite or related to her birth from the sea in mythological contexts.

“The anadyomene goddess stood majestically on the shore, symbolizing the power of love and beauty.”

Synonyms

  • aphroditean
  • venusian

Antonyms

  • terrestrial