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• Nom propre se rapportant à un personnage de la mythologie grecque, en particulier la muse de l'astronomie ou une déesse de l'amour correspondant à l'Aphrodite grecque.

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

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Muse of AstronomyC1formal

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

   Uranie (Muse de l'astronomie)

   • 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.

   Aphrodite (déesse de l'amour)

   • 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.