Selene

//sɪˈliːni// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The goddess of the Moon. Greek

    "Balancing Arria is the union of Selene and Endymion. In the center of the main panel Selene descends from her chariot, whose horses are held by a nymph, to join Endymion, who lies to the right."

  2. 2
    A female given name from Ancient Greek.

    "“Selene, I am going to get you out of bed and sit you in the chair for a minute. I want to put this heavy blanket and sheet on your bed so it will keep your new bedding clean.”"

  3. 3
    The Moon. poetic

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astartecynthiadeitydianagenus selenegod

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"Selene is the goddess of the moon."

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek Σελήνη (Selḗnē, proper noun), from σέλας (sélas, “light”).

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