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urania

/jʊˈreɪ.ni.ə/

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noun

/jʊˈreɪ.ni.ə/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к персонажу греческой мифологии, а именно к музе астрономии или богине любви, соответствующей греческой Афродите.

A proper noun referring to a figure from Greek mythology, specifically the Muse of astronomy, or a goddess of love, counterpart to Greek Aphrodite.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Muse of AstronomyC1formal

    In Greek mythology, the Muse who presides over astronomy and celestial sciences.

    ruМуза астрономии

    • Urania inspired ancient astronomers to map the stars.
    • Poets often invoked Urania for guidance in writing about the heavens.
    • The statue of Urania holds a globe and a compass.
  2. C1formal

    The Roman goddess of love, equivalent to the Greek Aphrodite.

    ruБогиня любви

    • Urania was worshipped as the goddess of love and beauty in ancient Rome.
    • Temples dedicated to Urania were built across the empire.
    • Legends describe Urania as the mother of Cupid.
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