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Ino

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[ahy-noh, ee-noh] / ˈaɪ noʊ, ˈi noʊ /

noun

Classical Mythology.
  1. a sea goddess who rescued Odysseus from drowning by giving him a magic veil.


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“We hope the invasion ends as soon as possible and peaceful daily lives return,” Ino said.

From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2023

South Korean security officials convened an emergency meeting after Sunday’s tests and Japanese Vice Defense Minister Toshiro Ino said they threatened the safety of Japan, the region and the international community.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 18, 2022

For an introduction to Croatian wines, check out Vino & Ino in the old town.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 28, 2018

And in a dramatically resonant touch, the contralto Hilary Summers sings both the role of Ino, Semele’s sister, who truly loves Athamas, and Juno, Jupiter’s wife, who plots Semele’s destruction.

From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2015

But a kindly goddess was at hand, Ino of the slim ankles, who had once been a Theban princess.

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

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