Astrape
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English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀστραπή (astrapḗ, literally “lightning”).
Proper noun
Astrape
- (Greek mythology) The goddess/personification of lightning, sister of Bronte, and an attendant of Zeus. Her Roman counterpart is Fulgora.
- (rare) A female given name.
Translations
greek goddess of lightning
Further reading
- “Astrape”, in Theoi Project, 2000–2017