Titaness: meaning, definitions and examples

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Titaness

 

[ taษชหˆtรฆnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythology, female figure

A Titaness is a female deity in Greek mythology, typically one of the daughters of Uranus (Sky) and Gaia (Earth). The term refers to powerful and primordial beings who preceded the gods of Olympus. The Titanesses played significant roles in various myths and often embody natural forces.

Synonyms

deity, divine being, goddess

Examples of usage

  • The Titaness Rhea was the mother of several Olympian gods.
  • In ancient times, the Titaness Themis represented divine law and order.
  • The stories of the Titaness Mnemosyne highlight memory and remembrance.

Translations

Translations of the word "Titaness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Titรฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคพเค‡เคŸเคจเฅ‡เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Titanin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Titaness

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะขะธั‚ะฐะฝั–ะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Tytanica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใ‚คใ‚ฟใƒใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Titanesse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Titanesa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Titaness

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€์ดํƒ€๋‹ˆ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูŠุชุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Titaness

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Titaness

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณฐๅฆๅฅณ็ฅž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Titaness

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Titaness

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะขะธั‚ะฐะฝะตััะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ”แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Titaness

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Titanesa

Etymology

The term 'Titaness' is derived from the Greek word 'Titan,' referencing the race of powerful giants that ruled during the legendary Golden Age. In Greek mythology, the Titans were considered the elders of the gods and were associated with various celestial, natural, and moral aspects of the world. The suffix '-ess' indicates a female form, thus 'Titaness' refers specifically to their female counterparts. Notably, the Titanesses were involved in many key myths, such as the overthrow of their father, Cronus, by the Olympian gods, marking a significant transition in the pantheon. This transition was critical in shaping the narratives of ancient Greek religion and was extensively explored by poets like Hesiod and Homer, further solidifying their legacy in Western literature.