Philomela

[ fil-uh-mee-luh ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology. an Athenian princess who was raped by her brother-in-law Tereus and was subsequently avenged and transformed into a nightingale.
2. (lowercase) philomel.

Philomela

/ ˌfɪləʊˈmiːlə /

noun

1. Greek myth an Athenian princess, who was raped and had her tongue cut out by her brother-in-law Tereus, and subsequently was transformed into a nightingale See Procne

Example Sentences

Philomela's song makes the silence round us seem deeper and more calm.

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The Greek Philomela has acquired this popular form, and in use is often shortened to Filom.

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Philomela was changed, at her own prayer, into a nightingale that she might escape the vengeance of her brother-in-law Tereus.

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At the same time, we find legends of Medea and Philomela, though neither of these are mentioned in the Balade.

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Orpheus was changed into a swan; Philomela into a nightingale; and Jenny, in due time, will be changed into an angel.

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