Egeria

British  

/ ɪˈdʒɪərɪə /

noun

1. a female adviser

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Etymology

Origin of Egeria

C17: name of the mythical adviser of Numa Pompilius, king of Rome

Example Sentences

Egeria who taught King Numa was said to be a Camena.

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

Rousseau tortures himself afresh; Gibbon afresh saps solemn creeds with solemn sneer; afresh Egeria visits Numa in the silence of the night, his breast to hers replying.

From The Bridling of Pegasus Prose Papers on Poetry by Austin, Alfred

After that, he came into his chambers once more, sat down resolutely at his table by himself, and began to write in a trembling shaky hand his answer to "Egeria."

From The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories by Allen, Grant

The famous Egeria Hulchen was the leader there.

From The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong by Kraszewski, Jo?zef Ignacy

Yes, yes, it was clear to her now; the man about whom "Egeria" had written was Harry—Harry—Harry—Harry.

From The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories by Allen, Grant