Daphnis

American

[daf-nis] / ˈdæf nɪs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

a son of Hermes: the originator of pastoral poetry.

Daphnis British

/ ˈdæfnɪs /

noun

Greek myth a Sicilian shepherd, the son of Hermes and a nymph, who was regarded as the inventor of pastoral poetry

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Pastor Manny Daphnis, of Restoration Community Church, which is a nondenominational church across the street from Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, said he’s using Facebook and a video platform called Church Online to broadcast church services.

From Washington Times • Mar. 24, 2020

Pinchas Zukerman The violinist joins Pacific Symphony for Mozart's 3rd Violin Concerto; program also includes Ravel's "Daphnis and Chloe" Suite No. 2, and a multimedia-enhanced presentation of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition."

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2018

In January, during a flyby of Daphnis, another of the shepherd moons, Cassini was able to successfully take only one photograph.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2017

Sinaisky Conducts Ravel's "Daphnis et Chloe": Russian conductor Vassily Sinaisky leads the orchestra through music for Ravel's ballet, as well as Brahms' Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2010

And because of his feeling he went on with Daphnis and Chloe.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

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