Melpomene: Definition with Melpomene Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. (Greek mythology) the Muse of tragedy.

Category relationships: Greek Mythology
Generic synonyms: Muse

1. n. The Muse of tragedy.

1. Proper noun. (Greek god) The Muse of tragedy ¹

2. Proper noun. (astronomy) 18 Melpomene, the asteroid. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. 1. The Muse of tragedy. 2. The eighteenth asteroid. Origin: L, fr. Gr, lit, the songstress, fr, to sing. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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