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melpomene

/mɛlˈpɒmɪniː/

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noun

/mɛlˈpɒmɪniː/C2formalart
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к музе трагедии в греческой мифологии.

A proper noun referring to the Muse of tragedy in Greek mythology.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Muse of TragedyC1formal

    In Greek mythology, the Muse who presides over tragedy and sorrowful poetry.

    ruМельпомена

    • The playwright invoked Melpomene for inspiration for his new tragedy.
    • In ancient art, Melpomene is often depicted holding a tragic mask.
    • Melpomene is one of the nine Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne.
Forms
  • melpomenes plural form
  • melpomenes' possessive plural form
  • melpomene's possessive singular form