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Erato

Er′a-to

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Noun.
[L., fr. Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] to love.]
(Class. Myth.)
The Muse who presided over lyric and amatory poetry.

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Erato

Erato

See also: Erató

English

Proper noun

Erato

  1. (Greek mythology) The goddess of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry, eroticism, and mimic imitation, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne. Usually depicted with a crown/wreath of myrtle and roses, holding a lyre and a golden arrow and doves. Often accompanies Eros/Cupid.
  2. (astronomy) Short for 62 Erato, a main belt asteroid.

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Italian

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἐρατώ (Eratṓ).

Proper noun

Erato f

  1. (Greek mythology) Erato

Portuguese

Proper noun

Erato f

  1. (Greek mythology) Erato (muse of lyric poetry)