procne

/ˈprɒksi/; /ˈprɔksi/

Definitions

1. noun

The wife of Tereus in Greek mythology, whose children were Philomel and Itys.

“In mythology, Procne was a tragic figure who suffered at the hands of her husband Tereus.”

Synonyms

  • Philomel's mother
  • Tereus's wife