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dido

 

[ ˈdɪdoʊ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythological figure

Dido is a queen of Carthage, a city in present-day Tunisia. In mythology, she is known for her tragic love story with Aeneas, a hero of the Trojan War. Dido is often depicted as a strong and independent woman who established Carthage and led her people with wisdom. Her story is a tale of love, betrayal, and eventual heartbreak, as Aeneas leaves her to fulfill his destiny, leading her to despair.

Examples of usage

  • Dido fell in love with Aeneas.
  • The tale of Dido is a classic tragedy.
  • Dido's legacy remains in literature.

Translations

Translations of the word "dido" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dido

🇮🇳 डिडो

🇩🇪 Dido

🇮🇩 dido

🇺🇦 дідо

🇵🇱 dido

🇯🇵 ディド

🇫🇷 Dido

🇪🇸 dido

🇹🇷 dido

🇰🇷 디도

🇸🇦 ديدو

🇨🇿 dido

🇸🇰 dido

🇨🇳 迪多

🇸🇮 dido

🇮🇸 dido

🇰🇿 дидо

🇬🇪 დიდო

🇦🇿 dido

🇲🇽 dido

Etymology

The name Dido is derived from the Phoenician word for 'beloved.' According to legend, Dido was the daughter of the king of Tyre, and after her brother murdered her husband, she fled with a group of followers to found a new city. This city would become Carthage, a significant power in the ancient Mediterranean world. The most famous rendition of Dido's story comes from the Roman poet Virgil's 'Aeneid,' where she is portrayed as a tragic figure whose love for Aeneas leads to her downfall. The tale has been retold in various forms throughout literature, highlighting themes of love, loss, and the struggles of female characters in a male-dominated world.