Metanira

American  

[met-uh-nahy-ruh] / ˌmɛt əˈnaɪ rə /

Or Metaneira

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. queen of Eleusis, who took Demeter in to nurse her child.

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Example Sentences

Harsh critics, like disguised Ceres, plunged the young author into the flames; and fortunately for her, as no short-sighted, loving Metanira snatched her from the fiery ordeal, she ultimately obtained the boon of immortality.

From St. Elmo by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)

So Queen Metanira ran to the door, with the poor wailing baby in her arms, and besought Ceres to take charge of it, or, at least, to tell her what would do it good.”

From The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) by Various

Shrieking, Metanira rushed into the room and caught up her baby, burning herself badly in the act; and furiously she turned to the aged nurse.

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert

Detected one night by Metanira, she was compelled to reveal herself as Demeter, the goddess.

From The Eleusinian Mysteries and Rites by Wright, Dudley

But as the child's bedtime drew near, Metanira became worried and restless.

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 2 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert