Erato

Er·a·to

Gr. Myth. the Muse of erotic lyric poetry

Origin of Erato

Classical Latin from Classical Greek Erat? from eratos, beloved from eran, to love

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Erato

noun

Greek Mythology

The Muse of lyric poetry and mime.

Origin of Erato

Greek Eratō from erasthai to love

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Proper noun

(Greek mythology) The Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry, eroticism, and mimic imitation. Usually depicted with a crown/wreath of myrtle and roses, holding a lyre and a golden arrow and doves. Often accompanies Eros/Cupid.

Origin

From Ancient Greek Ερατω (Eratō, literally “Lovely, Beloved”).

See also: Erató

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