selene

• Nom propre désignant la déesse grecque de la Lune, identifiée à la déesse romaine Luna, ainsi qu'un genre de poissons de la famille des Carangidés.

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.

indénombrable · nom propre

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).

   Séléné, déesse grecque de la Lune

   • 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.

   Genre Selene (poissons-lunes)

   • 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.

   Synonymeslookdownmoonfish