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Procne

British

/ ˈprɒknɪ /

noun

Greek myth a princess of Athens, who punished her husband for raping her sister Philomela by feeding him the flesh of their son. She was changed at her death into a swallow See Philomela

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He’s creepy, but Procne is too curious about him to hear any blaring alarm bells.

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2019

Proud of bearing so beautiful a gift the aged creature carried it to Procne, who was still wearing deep mourning for her sister and whose spirit was as mournful as her garments.

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

He had two sisters, Procne and Philomela, noted for their misfortunes.

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

I have taken the Procne and Philomela story from Ovid.

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

Then he left her in a strongly guarded place and went to Procne with a story that Philomela had died on the journey.

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

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