Philomela
Classical Mythology. an Athenian princess who was raped by her brother-in-law Tereus and was subsequently avenged and transformed into a nightingale.
(lowercase) philomel.
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How to use Philomela in a sentence
Philomela's song makes the silence round us seem deeper and more calm.
The Greek Philomela has acquired this popular form, and in use is often shortened to Filom.
Recollections Of My Childhood And Youth | George BrandesPhilomela was changed, at her own prayer, into a nightingale that she might escape the vengeance of her brother-in-law Tereus.
Milton's Comus | John MiltonAt the same time, we find legends of Medea and Philomela, though neither of these are mentioned in the Balade.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 3 (of 7) | Geoffrey ChaucerOrpheus was changed into a swan; Philomela into a nightingale; and Jenny, in due time, will be changed into an angel.
Dealings With The Dead | A Sexton of the Old School
British Dictionary definitions for Philomela
/ (ˌfɪləʊˈmiːlə) /
Greek myth an Athenian princess, who was raped and had her tongue cut out by her brother-in-law Tereus, and subsequently was transformed into a nightingale: See Procne
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