Acis

[ ey-sis ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. the lover of Galatea, killed by Polyphemus out of jealousy.

Acis

/ ˈeɪsɪs /

noun

1. Greek myth a Sicilian shepherd and the lover of the nymph Galatea. In jealousy, Polyphemus crushed him with a huge rock, and his blood was turned by Galatea into a river

Example Sentences

Galatea did not return the Cyclops's affection, however, for she loved the river god Acis.

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As the blood of Acis crept in a stream from under the rock it grew paler and paler until it turned into water.

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The part of Acis by Mr. Mountier, being the first time of his appearing in character on any stage.

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Ubi cnstitre5 inter dus acis, Gallus nsem cum ingent sonit in arma Mnli dicit.

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The blood of Acis was changed into a river of the same name at the foot of mount Etna.

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