English

Proper noun

Erato

1. (Greek mythology) The goddess of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry, eroticism, and mimic imitation, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne. Usually depicted with a crown/wreath of myrtle and roses, holding a lyre and a golden arrow and doves. Often accompanies Eros/Cupid.
2. (astronomy) Short for 62 Erato, a main belt asteroid.

Coordinate terms

• (Greek mythology Muses) Muse; Calliope, Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene, Polyhymnia, Terpsichore, Thalia, Urania

Translations

Anagrams

• oater
• orate

Italian

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἐρατώ ‎(Eratṓ).

Proper noun

Erato f

1. (Greek mythology) Erato

Portuguese

Proper noun

Erato f

1. (Greek mythology) Erato (muse of lyric poetry)