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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEurydice
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In Greek mythology, Eurydice is the wife of Orpheus, who is known for his tragic attempt to bring her back from the dead.
"In the myth, Eurydice's fate is sealed when she is bitten by a snake, leading Orpheus to journey to the underworld." - 2
A figure representing the themes of love, loss, and the power of music in mythology and literature.
"Eurydice's story has inspired countless adaptations in opera, literature, and film."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Eurydice' originates from ancient Greek, derived from 'eurys' meaning 'broad' and 'dike' meaning 'justice'. In Greek mythology, Eurydice was the wife of Orpheus, who attempted to rescue her from the underworld, symbolizing themes of love and loss.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Eurydice" is said worldwide
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Eurydice
Transliteration: Eurydice
"Dans la mythologie grecque, Eurydice est la femme d'Orphée."
Eurydike
Transliteration: Eurydike
"In der griechischen Mythologie ist Eurydike die Frau von Orpheus."
Euridice
Transliteration: Euridice
"Nella mitologia greca, Euridice è la moglie di Orfeo."
Eurídice
Transliteration: Eurídice
"En la mitología griega, Eurídice es la esposa de Orfeo."
Eurídice
Transliteration: Eurídice
"Na mitologia grega, Eurídice é a esposa de Orfeu."
यूरिडाइस
Transliteration: Yuridaais
"ग्रीक पौराणिक कथाओं में, यूरिडाइस ओर्फियस की पत्नी है।"
欧律狄刻
Transliteration: Ōulǜdíkè
"在希腊神话中，欧律狄刻是奥菲斯的妻子。"
유리디케
Transliteration: Yuridike
"그리스 신화에서 유리디케는 오르페우스의 아내입니다."
エウリディケ
Transliteration: Euridike
"ギリシャ神話では、エウリディケはオルフェウスの妻です。"
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