niobe

• Nombre propio de la mitología griega que designa a la hija de Tántalo, cuyo orgullo por sus hijos provocó que fueran asesinados por Apolo y Artemisa, tras lo cual quedó petrificada de dolor. Por extensión, se usa como símbolo de la madre afligida o de la pena inconmensurable.

A proper noun from Greek mythology referring to the daughter of Tantalus, whose pride in her children led to their slaughter by Apollo and Artemis, after which she was turned to stone while mourning.

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1. Mythological figureC1formal

   In Greek mythology, the daughter of Tantalus who was turned to stone after boasting about her children, which led to their deaths by Apollo and Artemis.

   Níobe (figura mitológica)

   • Niobe's pride in her children led to her tragic downfall.
   • The story of Niobe is a classic example of hubris in Greek mythology.
   • Artists have depicted Niobe weeping for her lost children for centuries.