Definitions

1. noun

In Greek mythology, a sea goddess and the daughter of the sea god Oceanus and the goddess Tethys.

“The myth of Danai, a sea goddess, has been passed down for generations in the ancient city of Athens.”

2. noun

A Danai is also the feminine form of Danaios in Greek, referring to the ancestor of the heroes of the Trojan War.

“The Danai were the descendants of Danaios, famous for their bravery in the Trojan War.”

3. proper noun

Danai can also refer to a geographic region in ancient Greece, specifically a region in Arcadia.

“The Danai region in ancient Greece was known for its beautiful mountains and valleys.”