selene

• Nombre propio relativo a la diosa griega de la Luna, identificada con la diosa romana Luna, y también un género de peces de la familia de los carángidos.

A proper noun referring to the Greek goddess of the Moon, identified with the Roman goddess Luna, and also a genus of fish in the family Carangidae.

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1. Greek moon goddessB2formal

   In Greek mythology, the goddess of the moon, often depicted driving a chariot across the night sky. She is the daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, and sister to Helios (the sun) and Eos (the dawn).

   Selene, diosa griega de la luna

   • Selene was said to visit the sleeping Endymion every night.
   • Ancient poets described Selene as a beautiful goddess with a crescent crown.
   • The Romans identified Selene with their goddess Luna.

2. Genus of fishC1formalscientific

   A genus of marine fish in the family Carangidae, commonly known as moonfish or lookdowns, characterized by their deep, compressed bodies and metallic appearance.

   Género de peces Selene

   • The Selene genus includes species like the Atlantic moonfish.
   • Selene fish are known for their distinctive high foreheads.
   • Marine biologists study the migration patterns of Selene species.

   Sinónimoslookdownmoonfish