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Ariadne Definition & Meaning

ariadne
noun
  1. beautiful daughter of Minos and Pasiphae; she fell in love with Theseus and gave him the thread with which he found his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth

"Ariadne" in song lyrics

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  • "ebacchus and ariadne"
    AOL — AOL
  • "bacchus and ariadne"
    AOL — AOL
  • "unicursal maze of theseus and ariadne"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does ariadne mean?
beautiful daughter of Minos and Pasiphae; she fell in love with Theseus and gave him the thread with which he found his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth
What part of speech is ariadne?
Ariadne is a noun.

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