galatea (Meaning)
galatea (n)
(Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayers
galatea (n.)
A kind of striped cotton fabric, usually of superior quality and striped with blue or red on white.
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galatea Sentence Examples
- The sculpture of Galatea, carved from ivory, was said to be so lifelike that it was able to move and breathe.
- In Greek mythology, Galatea was a sea nymph who was loved by the Cyclops Polyphemus.
- The artist Pygmalion created an ivory statue of Galatea and fell in love with it.
- The goddess Aphrodite brought Galatea to life and she became Pygmalion's wife.
- The opera "Galatea" by Victor Massé is based on the myth of Galatea and Pygmalion.
- The asteroid 74 Galatea is named after the mythological figure.
- In the novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray," Lord Henry Wotton refers to Sibyl Vane as "a living Galatea."
- The Galatea Project is a computer program that simulates the evolution of life.
- The Galatea Deep is a submarine canyon located in the Gulf of Mexico.
- The Galatea Chair is a type of office chair designed for ergonomic comfort.
FAQs About the word galatea
(Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayersA kind of striped
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The sculpture of Galatea, carved from ivory, was said to be so lifelike that it was able to move and breathe.
In Greek mythology, Galatea was a sea nymph who was loved by the Cyclops Polyphemus.
The artist Pygmalion created an ivory statue of Galatea and fell in love with it.
The goddess Aphrodite brought Galatea to life and she became Pygmalion's wife.
