Danaë

American  

[dan-uh-ee] / ˈdæn əˌi /

noun

Classical Mythology.

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

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Danaë British  

/ ˈdæneɪˌiː /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• Danaän
  adjective

Example Sentences

Later it gave no explanation, apart from the owner having decided against selling "Danaë," painted when the Austrian artist was just 19, at this time.

From Reuters • May 17, 2017

The second, "Lot and His Daughters," has been in the Getty's collection since 1998, where it will now be happily reunited with "Danaë."

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2016

Now lies the Earth all Danaë to the stars,And all thy heart lies open unto me.

From The Guardian • Feb. 10, 2012

Impregnated by Zeus, Danaë gave birth to Perseus, who eventually fulfilled the fatal prophecy.

From New York Times • Jun. 10, 2010

But when Danaë answered proudly, “Zeus,” he would not believe her.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton