Graeae

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Graeae

Alternative forms

Graiae, Graiai

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Γραῖαι (Graîai), from γραῖα (graîa, “old woman”), perhaps from γραῦς (graûs).

Proper noun

the Graeae

(Greek mythology) Three sisters, old women with grey hair — Deino (or Dino), Enyo, and Pemphredo (or Pephredo) — who shared a single eye and a single tooth. They were daughters of the sea-deities Phorcys and Ceto.
Synonyms: Grey Sisters, Phorcides

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