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Legend

Definitions of ‘legend’ legend (noun) Synonyms: fable, myth, posy, inscription, motto

Dictionary November 27, 2023 November 27, 2023 fable, inscription, motto, myth, noun, posy
Story

Definitions of ‘story’ story (noun) Synonyms: fiction, tale, anecdote, romance, [[novel]], fable, [[legend]], [[myth]], parable, apologue, [[chronicle]], [[record]], [[history]], [[narrative]], […]

Dictionary May 11, 2024 May 11, 2024 anecdote, apologue, canard, chronicle, entresol, fable, falsehood, fiction, floor, history, jeremiad, legend, loft, mezzanine, myth, narration, narrative, noun, novel, parable, recital, record, rehearsal, romance, tale, tradition, yarn
Abas

Abas (A´bas), a son of Meganira, was turned into a newt, or water-lizard, for deriding the ceremonies of the Sacrifice.

Mythology February 6, 2024 February 15, 2024 Abas, Meganira, myth, mythological character, mythology, newt, sacrifice, water-lizard
Absyrtus

Absyrtus (Absy´rtus). After [[Jason (mythology)]] had slain the dragon which guarded the golden fleece, he fled with [[Medea (mythology)]], the […]

Mythology February 6, 2024 February 15, 2024 Absyrtus, Aeetes, Jason, Medea, myth, mythological character, mythology
Achelous

Achelous (Achelo´us) was a river god, and the rival of [[Hercules (mythology)]] in his love for [[Deianira (mythology)]]. To decide […]

Mythology February 6, 2024 February 15, 2024 Achelous, Deianira, Hercules, myth, mythological character, mythology
Acheron

Acheron (Ach´eron). The current of the river Acheron, across which all souls had to pass to hear their decree from […]

Mythology February 7, 2024 February 15, 2024 Acheron, Charon, myth, mythological character, mythology, Pluto
Achilles

Achilles (Achil´les) was the most valiant of the Greek heroes in the Trojan War. He was the son of [[Peleus […]

Mythology February 7, 2024 February 15, 2024 Achilles, myth, mythological character, mythology, Paris, Peleus, Thetis, Troy
Acidalia

Acidalia (Acida´lia), a name given to [[Venus (mythology)]], from a fountain in Boeotia.

Mythology February 7, 2024 February 15, 2024 Acidalia, myth, mythological character, mythology, Venus
Acis

Acis (A´cis). A Sicilian shepherd, loved by the nymph Galatea. One of the [[Cyclops (mythology)]] who was jealous of him […]

Mythology February 7, 2024 February 15, 2024 Acis, Cyclops, Etna, myth, mythological character, mythology
Actaeon

Actaeon (Actae´on) was the son of [[Aristaeus (mythology)]], a famous huntsman. He intruded himself on [[Diana (mythology)]] while she was […]

Mythology February 7, 2024 February 15, 2024 Actaeon, Aristaeus, Diana, myth, mythological character, mythology

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