Pasiphaë

[puh-sif-uh-ee]

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.

Pasiphaë

¹

/ pəˈsɪfɪiː /

noun

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

Pasiphaë

²

/ pəˈsɪfɪiː /

noun

1. astronomy a small outer satellite of the planet Jupiter

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pasiphaë¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

“You succeeded in your first test, but Pasiphaë intends to rebuild her domain, which will endanger all demigods. Unless you stop her at the House of Hades...”

From Literature

“Know that the Doors of Death are at the lowest level of the Necromanteion. You must make Pasiphaë see what she wants to see. You are right. That is the secret to all magic. But it will not be easy when you are in her maze.”

From Literature

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

From Literature

Pasiphaë had been cursed to fall in love with her husband’s prize bull.

From Literature

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

From Literature