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Elysium

[ ih-lizh-ee-uh m, ih-lee-zhee-, ih-liz-, ih-lee-zee-, ih-lizh-uh m ]
/ ɪˈlɪʒ i əm, ɪˈli ʒi-, ɪˈlɪz-, ɪˈli zi-, ɪˈlɪʒ əm /

noun

Also called Elysian Fields. Classical Mythology. the abode of the blessed after death.
any similarly conceived abode or state of the dead.
any place or state of perfect happiness; paradise.
an area in the northern hemisphere of Mars, appearing as a light region when viewed telescopically from the earth.

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bliss, paradise, Eden, heaven, Arcadia, Erewhon, perfection, Shangri-la, dreamland, fairyland, wonderland, Xanadu

Origin of Elysium

1590–1600; < Latin < Greek Ēlýsion (pedíon) the Elysian (plain)
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British Dictionary definitions for elysian fields

Elysium

/ (ɪˈlɪzɪəm) /

noun

Also called: Elysian fields Greek myth the dwelling place of the blessed after deathSee also Islands of the Blessed
a state or place of perfect bliss

Word Origin for Elysium

C16: from Latin, from Greek Ēlusion pedion Elysian (that is, blessed) fields
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Word Origin and History for elysian fields

Elysium

n.

1590s, from Latin Elysium, from Greek Elysion (pedion) "abode of the blessed" (see Elysian).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
Culture definitions for elysian fields

Elysian Fields

[ (i-lizh-uhn) ]

In classical mythology, the place where souls of the good went after death: a peaceful and beautiful region, full of meadows, groves, sunlight, and fresh air.

Note

Figuratively, “Elysian Fields” are a place of supreme happiness and bliss.
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