Aurora (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Roman mythology) goddess of the dawn; counterpart of Greek Eos.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Romans worshipped Aurora as the goddess of the dawn, often depicting her as a beautiful woman with rosy fingers.
- In Roman mythology, Aurora was believed to ride across the sky each morning in a chariot of fire, bringing light to the world.
- As the counterpart of Greek Eos, Aurora was revered for her role in banishing the darkness of night and ushering in a new day.
- According to myth, Aurora was the sister of the sun god Sol and the moon god Luna, forming a trio of celestial deities.
- The Romans would offer sacrifices to Aurora in the early morning hours, praying for a prosperous and radiant day ahead.
Meaning 2
The first light of day; "we got up before dawn"; "they talked until morning".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Synonyms
- Dawning
- Dawn
- Sunup
- Sunrise
- Morning
- Break Of Day
- Break Of The Day
- First Light
- Daybreak
- Dayspring
- Cockcrow
Hypernyms
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Meaning 3
An atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.