Erato
Meanings
name
- The goddess of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry, eroticism, and mimic imitation, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne. Usually depicted with a crown/wreath of myrtle and roses, holding a lyre and a golden arrow and doves. Often accompanies Eros/Cupid.
- 62 Erato, a main belt asteroid.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἐρατώ (Eratṓ).
Derived words
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