Elysian Fields
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Figuratively, “Elysian Fields” are a place of supreme happiness and bliss.
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The name Elysian comes from Greek mythology — Elysian Fields is a place where souls go to rest.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025
He was working for the Postal Service at the time but sold his home and drew on his pension to buy a neighborhood bar on Law Street, tucked away off Elysian Fields Avenue.
From Washington Times • Nov. 14, 2020
Abby Gruppuso, head of operations at her family’s new distillery, brought over a flight of Better Man’s four spirits and explained each one, including a dry gin and Elysian Fields, a captivating lavender gin.
From Washington Post • Sep. 3, 2020
I headed through the French Quarter and along Elysian Fields Avenue, when a truck driver stopped and said, “You O.K., buddy?”
From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2014
Cecile Sabat’s house leaned between two others just like it on Elysian Fields.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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