Pasiphaë

American  

[puh-sif-uh-ee] / pəˈsɪf əˌi /

noun

1. Classical Mythology. the wife of Minos, mother of Ariadne, and mother of the Minotaur by the Cretan bull.

2. Astronomy. a small moon of the planet Jupiter.

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Pasiphaë ¹ British  

/ pəˈsɪfɪiː /

noun

1. Greek myth the wife of Minos and mother (by a bull) of the Minotaur

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Pasiphaë ² British  

/ pəˈsɪfɪiː /

noun

1. astronomy a small outer satellite of the planet Jupiter

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Etymology

Origin of Pasiphaë

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

“You succeeded in your first test, but Pasiphaë intends to rebuild her domain, which will endanger all demigods. Unless you stop her at the House of Hades...”

From Literature

“Know that the Doors of Death are at the lowest level of the Necromanteion. You must make Pasiphaë see what she wants to see. You are right. That is the secret to all magic. But it will not be easy when you are in her maze.”

From Literature

Pasiphaë’s voice was soft, but full of venom.

From Literature

“Listen to your friend,” Pasiphaë said.

From Literature

Pasiphaë paced in front of them, examining Hazel, her eyes so full of hate it made Hazel’s skin tingle.

From Literature