Pasiphaë

American  

[puh-sif-uh-ee] / pəˈsɪf əˌi /

noun

1. Classical Mythology. the wife of Minos, mother of Ariadne, and mother of the Minotaur by the Cretan bull.

2. Astronomy. a small moon of the planet Jupiter.

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Pasiphaë ¹ British  

/ pəˈsɪfɪiː /

noun

1. Greek myth the wife of Minos and mother (by a bull) of the Minotaur

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Pasiphaë ² British  

/ pəˈsɪfɪiː /

noun

1. astronomy a small outer satellite of the planet Jupiter

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Etymology

Origin of Pasiphaë

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

One instance is his work for a modern retelling by Henry de Montherlant of the myth of Pasiphaë.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2015

Pasiphaë paced in front of them, examining Hazel, her eyes so full of hate it made Hazel’s skin tingle.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

Pasiphaë stood only a few feet in front of them.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

She didn’t want to know how Pasiphaë planned to “deal” with them, or how the giant kept her magic in check.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

Now, as Pasiphaë glared daggers at her, Hazel realized why her expression was so familiar.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan