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PRONUNCIATION OF TRIPTOLEMUS

Triptolemus  [trɪpˈtɒlɪməs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRIPTOLEMUS

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Triptolemus is a noun.
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WHAT DOES TRIPTOLEMUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Triptolemus

Triptolemus

Triptolemus, in Greek mythology always connected with Demeter of the Eleusinian Mysteries, might be accounted the son of King Celeus of Eleusis in Attica, or, according to the Pseudo-Apollodorus, the son of Gaia and Oceanus—another way of saying he was "primordial man". While Demeter was searching for her daughter Persephone, who had been abducted by Hades, she received a hospitable welcome from Celeus. He asked her to nurse Demophon—"killer of men", a counterpart to Triptolemus— and Triptolemus, his sons by Metanira. Demeter saw Triptolemus was sick and fed him her breast milk. Not only did he recover his strength but he instantly became an adult. As another gift to Celeus, in gratitude for his hospitality, Demeter secretly planned to make Demophon immortal by burning away his mortal spirit in the family hearth every night. She was unable to complete the ritual because Metanira walked in on her one night. Instead, Demeter chose to teach Triptolemus the art of agriculture and, from him, the rest of Greece learned to plant and reap crops.

Definition of Triptolemus in the English dictionary

The definition of Triptolemus in the dictionary is a favourite of Demeter, sent by her to teach mankind agriculture.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRIPTOLEMUS


animus
ˈænɪməs
anonymous
əˈnɒnɪməs
blasphemous
ˈblæsfɪməs
eponymous
ɪˈpɒnɪməs
famous
ˈfeɪməs
ginglymus
ˈdʒɪŋɡlɪməs
Hieronymus
ˌhaɪəˈrɒnɪməs
magnanimous
mæɡˈnænɪməs
mandamus
mænˈdeɪməs
maximus
ˈmæksɪməs
minimus
ˈmɪnɪməs
primus
ˈpraɪməs
pseudonymous
sjuːˈdɒnɪməs
pusillanimous
ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs
ramus
ˈreɪməs
squamous
ˈskweɪməs
synonymous
sɪˈnɒnɪməs
thymus
ˈθaɪməs
unanimous
juːˈnænɪməs
world-famous
ˌwɜːldˈfeɪməs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRIPTOLEMUS

Tripura

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRIPTOLEMUS

Camus
Erasmus
gluteus maximus
hippopotamus
hummus
humus
hyoscyamus
hypothalamus
isthmus
litmus
marasmus
Neoptolemus
Nicodemus
Nostradamus
Polyphemus
Remus
rhythmus
strabismus
tenesmus
thalamus

Synonyms and antonyms of Triptolemus in the English dictionary of synonyms

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特里普托勒摩斯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Triptólemo
570 millions of speakers

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Triptolemus
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Triptolemus
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Triptolemus
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Триптолем
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Triptolemus
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Triptolemus
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Triptolème
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Triptolemus
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Triptolemus
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Triptolemus
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Triptolemus
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Triptolemus
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Triptolemus
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Triptolemus
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ट्रिप्लोलेमस
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triptolemus
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Translator English - Italian

Trittolemo
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Triptolemus
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Translator English - Ukrainian

Триптолем
40 millions of speakers

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Triptolemus
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Τριπτόλεμος
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Triptolemus
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Triptolemus
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Triptolemus
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Trends of use of Triptolemus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRIPTOLEMUS»

The term «Triptolemus» is normally little used and occupies the 149.311 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRIPTOLEMUS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Triptolemus

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRIPTOLEMUS»

Discover the use of Triptolemus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Triptolemus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gooseberry Hall, the renowned seat of sir Hildebrod ...
TRIPTOLEMUS SCATTERGOODS HAS BEEN HIGHLY FLATTERED BY HAVING BEEN IMPROPRIATED BY WILDRAKE GOOSEBERRY, ESQ, TO SUBMIT BY THE PROCESS OF PUBLIC COMPETITION TO THE PUBLIC THE CLASSICAL ...
Thomas Crofton Croker, sir Hildebrod Gooseberry (fict. name.), Triptolemus Scattergoods (fict. name.), 1842
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The Road to Eleusis: Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries
An early historian in fact claimed that Triptolemus' father was Ocean and that he therefore had such a parent himself.3 Triptolemus had a son who apparently reverted to the pathetic or Dionysian pattern, for his name was Krokon, the man of  ...
R. Gordon Wasson, Albert Hofmann, Carl A. P. Ruck, 2008
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Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman Mythology
In the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, Triptolemus is only one of several local notables of Eleusis to whom Demeter teaches her rites. In later versions, however , he plays a more important role. In Apollodorus, Triptolemus is the son of King Celeus ...
Luke Roman, Monica Roman, 2010
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The Art of Praxiteles
It is likely that on the relief the sceptre of Triptolemus was also held in an oblique position, because this position blends well with the two torches of Kore. The right arm of Triptolemus is lowered, its forearm assuming a resting position, with its ...
Antonio Corso, 2004
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The Fragment of Sophocles:
600) states that the Triptolemus was produced 145 years before the death of Alexander. Since Alexander died in 323 B.C., the date of the Triptolemus is accordingly fixed as 468 B.C. If Pliny's remark is to be construed strictly, the Triptolemus ...
Alfred Chilton Pearson, Richard Claverhouse Jebb, 1963
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The Complete Works of Sir Walter Scott: With a Biography, ...
With a Biography, and His Last Additions and Illustrations Sir Walter Scott. "And why suld I not?" said Triptolemus— "maybe nr head does not know there is a land in Orkney lied Ophir, or something very like it; and where- re might not Solomon, ...
Sir Walter Scott, 1833
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The Hope vases : a catalogue and a discussion of the Hope ...
Above, laurel-wreath 1. ; below, between handles, bands of stopt maeanders and saltire-squares. A. Triptolemus, Demeter and a youth. In the middle Triptolemus is seated 1. on his winged car, wearing a himation wrapped round his waist and ...
Eustace Mandeville Wetenhall Tillyard, 1923
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Who's who in Classical Mythology
Triptolemus. A young man of Attic extraction whom Demeter chose as the transmitter of her gift of grain and agriculture to the nations of the world. He was variously stated to be a son of Celeus and Metanira of Eleusis (identified, in some  ...
Michael Grant, John Hazel, 2002
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Gods, Goddesses, and Mythology
Demeter and Triptolemus Above: The ancient Greeks believed thai winter ended when the. Triptolemus was a mortal from Eleusis who was favored by Demeter and taught other mortals how to cultivate crops, particularly corn. In early versions  ...
C. Scott Littleton, 2005
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Modernist Mysteries: Persephone
In Perséphone Gide destroys the aura around Triptolemus as a plastic symbol of classical art and deconstructs Winckelmann's aesthetics by replacing his originally planned tableau vivant of Triptolemus toiling the earth with a mere evocation ...
Tamara Levitz, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRIPTOLEMUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Triptolemus is used in the context of the following news items.
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Exhibit: 'Landscapes from Magna Gaecia to Pompeii' in Milan
From Santa Maria Capua Vetere is a marble statue of Triptolemus, a Roman copy of a Hellenic original, dedicated to the mythical figure who taught agriculture to ... «ANSAmed, Jul 15»
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American Paganisms: Feraferia
We go with Triptolemus, who taught that we should honor the gods with fruit, and spare the animals. Greece was the great inheritor of the magic and beauty of ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
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A marble slab inscription invoking a goddess sheds light on …
But Eleusis means “advent,” Walker says, and the rites brought about the advent of the savior, given as Dionysus, Brimus, Triptolemus, Iasion or Eleuthereos. «Ancient Origins, Jul 15»
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Djeluje zastražujuće: Je li ovo najstrašniji insekt na svijetu?
Na što ste prvo pomislili kad ste pogledali video? Ne, nije riječ o zmiji, već o vrsti gusjenice ( Hemeroplanes triptolemus) koja se, kako bi zavarala grabežljivce ... «24sata, May 15»
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Hemeroplanes Triptolemus ... Yılan Taklidi Yapan Tırtıl
Resimdeki canlı Hemeroplanes Triptolemus. Bu görüntüye bakan herkes bunun bir yılan olduğunu iddia edecektir, fakat gerçekte bu yılan taklidi yapan bir tırtıl ... «Son Yorum Haber, Mar 15»
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Korkmayın! O sadece bir tırtıl
Hemeroplanes Triptolemus türünden gelen bu tırtıl Orta Amerika'nın yağmur ormanlarının derinliklerinde yaşıyor. Bu hayvanın zekice olan taklit gücü zorlu ... «Zaman Gazetesi, Nov 14»
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Phát hoảng với loài sâu “hóa” rắn dọa kẻ thù
Loài sâu đầu rắn kỳ lạ này có tên là Hemeroplanes triptolemus - ấu trùng của loài bướm đêm thuộc họ Sphingidae, thường được tìm thấy ở nhiều khu vực của ... «Lao động, Jun 14»
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Maskuotės guru: koks gyvūnas štai taip apsimetinėja gyvate?
Šio Hemeroplanes triptolemus rūšies drugių vikšro išvaizda tokia, kad net ir įsižiūrėjus nėra paprasta atskirti, vikšras tai ar gyvatė. Iškilus pavojui, vikšras ... «Alfa.lt, May 14»
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Caterpillar That Looks And Behaves Like A Snake To Scare Off …
"The snake-like caterpillar grows into the moth Hemeroplanes triptolemus," UK MailOnline reported. "Its chest and wings are covered in scales and the moth ... «Headlines & Global News, May 14»
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Inilah Kamuflase Terhebat di Alam, Ulat Menyamar sebagai Ular
Namun, apa yang dilakukan oleh spesies lebah Hemeroplanes triptolemus mungkin adalah yang paling hebat. Pada fase larva, atau ketika masih ulat, ... «KOMPAS.com, May 14»

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