Elysian Fields

[ (i-lizh-uhn) ]

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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.

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

Words nearby Elysian Fields

Elyot, Elyria, Elyse, Elysée, Elysian, Elysian Fields, Elysium, Elytis, elytroid, elytron, elytrum

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The focus here was on how fast oil would come out of the Canadian fields.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: Jan. 4|PunditFact.com|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Not long ago, a whole host of artists were plowing these fields—Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Johnny Winter.
The Best Albums of 2014|Ted Gioia|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She set a career nominations record with her 21st nod—all in the TV fields—for Best Actress in a Comedy for Nurse Jackie.
Jennifer Aniston, Oscar Nominee? 5 Takeaways from the 2015 SAG Award Nominations|Kevin Fallon|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And so there has been a boom in placing solar fields on top of landfills.
Garbage In, Power Out|The Daily Beast|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Army cutworm moths, another major grizzly food source, summer in high elevation talus fields.
What It Takes to Kill a Grizzly Bear|Doug Peacock|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sarah was standing on the porch again wiping her hands on her apron, looking away toward the fields.
The Bondboy|George W. (George Washington) Ogden
Thy eye desireth favour and beauty, but more than these green sown fields.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
The result was that some 40 rebels were killed, others taken prisoners, and the remainder escaped into the planted fields.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
He commanded a regiment in the war of 1812, and was maimed for life in the battle of Chrystler's fields.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Beggars are not abundant; but women are required to labor quite extensively in the fields.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley

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