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endymion Definition and Meaning in English (endymion definition)

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Endymion definition: In Greek mythology, Endymion was a beautiful Aeolian shepherd, hunter, or king who was loved by the moon goddess Selene and granted eternal youth and sleep.

Definitions of Endymion

  1. 1noun

    In Greek mythology, Endymion was a beautiful Aeolian shepherd, hunter, or king who was loved by the moon goddess Selene and granted eternal youth and sleep.

Example Sentences

formal

“The myth of Endymion and Selene is a classic tale of eternal love and beauty.”

literary

“Keats's poem 'Endymion' begins with the famous line 'A thing of beauty is a joy for ever'.”

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Endymion definition: In Greek mythology, Endymion was a beautiful Aeolian shepherd, hunter, or king who was loved by the moon goddess Selene and granted eternal youth and sleep.
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'Endymion' translates to 'endymion' in English. Endymion definition: In Greek mythology, Endymion was a beautiful Aeolian shepherd, hunter, or king who was loved by the moon goddess Selene and granted eternal youth and sleep.
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