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Galatea Definition & Meaning

galatea
noun
  1. (Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayers

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  • "acis and galatea"
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  • "greek mythology galatea"
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  • "pictures on statue galatea"
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Frequently asked questions

What does galatea mean?
(Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayers
What part of speech is galatea?
Galatea is a noun.

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