Thetis
pronunciation
How to pronounce Thetis in British English:
UK [ˈθetis,ˈθi:-]
How to pronounce Thetis in American English:
US [ˈθitɪs]
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- Noun:
- (Greek mythology) one of the 50 Nereids; mother of Achilles by Peleus
Word Origin
- Thetis
- name of a sea goddess in Greek mythology, mother of Achilles by Peleus. Since Roman times, sometimes, in poetry, "the sea personified."
Example
- 1. Thetis ordering the nereids to descend into sea .
- 2. Thetis , tears in her eyes , smiles bravely .
- 3. Thetis bringing armor to achilles .
- 4. Thetis entreating jupiter to honor achilles .
- 5. The wedding of peleus and the sea-goddess thetis were held and all gods were invited .