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Leto (Noun)

Meaning

Wife or mistress of Zeus and mother of Apollo and Artemis in ancient mythology; called Latona in Roman mythology.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • Leto wandered the earth, searching for a place to give birth to her twins, Apollo and Artemis.
  • In ancient Greek mythology, Leto was often depicted as a maternal figure, fiercely protective of her children.
  • The island of Delos was said to be the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, where Leto finally found refuge after being rejected by many other lands.
  • Leto's story has been retold and reinterpreted in various forms of art throughout history, from ancient pottery to modern literature.
  • Despite being the wife of Zeus, Leto was often portrayed as a vulnerable figure, subject to the whims of the gods.

Synonyms

  • Latona

Hypernyms

  • Graeco-Roman Deity
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