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momos

/ˈmoʊ.moʊs/

翻译: 莫摩斯,希腊神话中代表谴责、嘲笑和批评的神,常被描绘为挑剔的化身。

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/ˈmoʊ.moʊs/C1formal
  • zh莫摩斯,希腊神话中代表谴责、嘲笑和批评的神,常被描绘为挑剔的化身。

A proper noun referring to the Greek god of blame, mockery, and criticism, often depicted as a personification of fault-finding.

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  1. Greek god of blame and mockeryC1formal

    In Greek mythology, Momos (or Momus) is the personification of satire, mockery, criticism, and blame, often depicted as a god who pointed out flaws in others.

    zh莫摩斯

    • The ancient poet Hesiod mentioned Momos in his works.
    • Momos was known for his sharp tongue and ability to find fault in everything.
    • In some myths, Momos was exiled from Mount Olympus for criticizing the gods.
    • The figure of Momos appears in later literature as a symbol of harsh criticism.