Gaea

British

/ ˈdʒiːə /

noun

Greek myth a variant of Gaia

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Gaea Cultural

also Gaia (GAY-uh) The Greek goddess of the Earth and primal mother figure, who gave birth to the sky, the mountains, and the sea. She was also the mother of the giant Titans and the Cyclopes (see Cyclops).

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It was 2013 and, as visitors popped into the gallery during business hours, artists Hailey Loman, Lucy Lord Campana and Gaea Woods vigorously scrubbed the floors and washed the walls.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2023

All but the most elevated parts of central Asia will be scoured by the angry waters of Gaea, unchained at last.

From Nature ● Mar. 31, 2020

Dr. Gaea Leinhardt, who was Fienberg's research partner for decades, said she is devastated by the death of her colleague and friend.

From Fox News ● Oct. 29, 2018

Dr. Gaea Leinhardt, who was Fienberg’s research partner for decades, said she is devastated by the murder of her colleague and friend.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2018

Anyway, Annabeth had said the statue was the key to defeating Gaea.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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