Pasiphaë
Americannoun
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Classical Mythology. the wife of Minos, mother of Ariadne, and mother of the Minotaur by the Cretan bull.
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Astronomy. a small moon of the planet Jupiter.
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Pasiphaë
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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One instance is his work for a modern retelling by Henry de Montherlant of the myth of Pasiphaë.
From New York Times ● Dec. 17, 2015
Whether or not Pasiphaë had created a new Labyrinth, Hazel believed they were still in the same cavern, being made to run aimlessly back and forth while Pasiphaë and Clytius watched in amusement.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Pasiphaë stood only a few feet in front of them.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
She had successfully made Pasiphaë see what she most desired.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
They ran as the voice of Pasiphaë droned on.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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