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Meaning of melpomene
Wordnet
melpomene (n)
(Greek mythology) the Muse of tragedy
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melpomene (n.)
The Muse of tragedy.
The eighteenth asteroid.
melpomene Sentence Examples
- Melpomene, the muse of tragedy, has inspired countless plays and operas.
- The statue of Melpomene at the Lincoln Center in New York City symbolizes the art of tragedy.
- In Euripides' "Bacchae," the chorus invokes Melpomene to mourn the death of Pentheus.
- Melpomene's mask, often depicting a sorrowful face, is a recognizable symbol of tragedy.
- The ancient Greeks believed that Melpomene brought inspiration to those who wrote tragedies.
- The Melpomene Prize, established in 1955, recognizes outstanding achievements in theater.
- Melpomene's influence can be seen in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," a classic example of a tragic play.
- The theater company Melpomene Productions specializes in staging contemporary tragedies.
- Melpomene's symbol, the club, represents the power of tragedy to inflict pain and loss.
- In art, Melpomene is often depicted wearing a flowing robe, holding a mask, and crowned with vine leaves.
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(Greek mythology) the Muse of tragedyThe Muse of tragedy., The eighteenth asteroid.
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Melpomene, the muse of tragedy, has inspired countless plays and operas.
The statue of Melpomene at the Lincoln Center in New York City symbolizes the art of tragedy.
In Euripides' "Bacchae," the chorus invokes Melpomene to mourn the death of Pentheus.
Melpomene's mask, often depicting a sorrowful face, is a recognizable symbol of tragedy.
