Danaë

[ dan-uh-ee ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. a daughter of the king of Argos and mother, by Zeus disguised as a shower of gold, of Perseus.

Danaë

/ ˈdæneɪˌiː /

noun

1. Greek myth the mother of Perseus by Zeus, who came to her in prison as a shower of gold

Other Words From

• Dan·a·än [dan, -ee-, uh, n], adjective

Example Sentences

Acrisius resolved, in consequence, that Danaë should never marry.

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Polydectes, who had persecuted Danaë in the absence of Perseus, was punished in the same manner.

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The Danaë, of which we have seen duplicates, the head excepted, he seems to have painted from an antique female torso.

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If I had the ability, I would write an opera, call it 'Danaë' and offer you the title-rôle.

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So he built a high tower of brass, and imprisoned his daughter Danaë in the very highest room.

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