Pyrrha

British  

/ ˈpɪrə /

noun

1. Greek myth the wife of Deucalion, saved with him from the flood loosed upon mankind by Zeus

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Example Sentences

Pyrrha said, “We dare not do such a thing.”

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

Pyrrha and Deucalion came down from Parnassus, the only living creatures in a dead world.

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

Your part, Sir, is Hæmon; the lady personates Pyrrha; and I represent Deucalion.

From Three Hours after Marriage by Arbuthnot, John

All those thrown by Deucalion were immediately changed into men, while those cast by Pyrrha became women.

From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by Guerber, H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline)

The time is the future: the coming man and woman, Deukalion and Pyrrha, after long trial, and long separation, are at last allowed to marry, and to begin their earthly life.

From The English Novel And the Principle of its Development by Lanier, Sidney