Asterope (Noun)
Meaning 1
One of the stars in the star cluster Pleiades.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Synonyms
Meaning 2
(Greek mythology) one of the 7 Pleiades.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Asterope was often depicted as a beautiful and alluring woman in ancient Greek art and literature.
- In some accounts of Greek mythology, Asterope was said to be the mother of a demigod son.
- Asterope was one of the seven sisters who made up the Pleiades star cluster in Greek mythology.
- Asterope's name was often associated with the concept of twinkling or shining, reflecting her celestial nature.
- The story of Asterope and her sisters serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and hubris.