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thea

/ˈθiː.ə/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈθiː.ə/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a Titaness in Greek mythology, known as the mother of Helios (the sun), Selene (the moon), and Eos (the dawn).

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к титаниде в греческой мифологии, известной как мать Гелиоса (солнца), Селены (луны) и Эос (зари).
  1. Titaness in Greek mythology C1 formal

    In ancient Greek mythology, a Titaness who was the mother of Helios (the sun), Selene (the moon), and Eos (the dawn).

    • Thea was one of the twelve Titans, daughter of Uranus and Gaia.
    • According to myth, Thea gave birth to Helios, Selene, and Eos.
    • The ancient Greeks honored Thea as a goddess of light and sight.

    🇷🇺Фея

    Synonyms: theia

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  • theas' possessive plural form
  • thea's possessive singular form