galatea

• Nombre propio de la mitología griega, referido a la estatua esculpida por Pigmalión y a la que la diosa Afrodita dio vida. Por extensión, se usa para aludir a una figura femenina idealizada o creada artificialmente, o a una estatua que cobra vida.

A proper noun from Greek mythology referring to a statue carved by Pygmalion that was brought to life by the goddess Aphrodite.

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1. Mythological figureC1formal

   In Greek mythology, a statue carved by Pygmalion that was brought to life by the goddess Aphrodite.

   Galatea (mitología)

   • Pygmalion fell in love with his own creation, Galatea.
   • Aphrodite granted Pygmalion's wish and turned Galatea into a living woman.
   • The story of Galatea is a famous myth about art and love.