Hesperides

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Definition

Proper noun 1. The Hesperides: In Greek mythology, a group of nymphs, often said to be three or seven sisters, who were the guardians of a grove of trees that bore golden apples. These apples were a gift from Gaia (Gaea) to Hera upon her marriage to Zeus.

Usage
  • The word is used as a proper noun, always capitalized, to refer specifically to these mythological figures.
  • It is most commonly used with the definite article "the" ("the Hesperides").
  • The primary context for its use is in discussions of classical mythology, literature, or art.
Examples
  • In mythology:
  • In literature:
  • In reference:
Advanced Usage
  • The garden itself is often called the "Garden of the Hesperides."
  • The term can be used metaphorically in poetic or literary contexts to represent an idyllic, unattainable, or heavily guarded paradise.
    • The secluded valley was like the garden of the Hesperides, untouched by time.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hesperidean (adjective): Of or relating to the Hesperides.
    • The painting depicted a Hesperidean garden.
  • Hesperidium (noun): In botany, a type of berry with a tough, aromatic rind, like an orange or lemon. The name is derived from the "golden apples" of the Hesperides.
Synonyms
  • The Atlantides (Another name for them, as they were sometimes considered the daughters of Atlas).
  • Nymphs (This is the general category; the Hesperides are a specific group of nymphs).
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • The Apples of the Hesperides: The golden apples they guarded.
  • The Garden of the Hesperides: The location of the apple tree.
  • Labors of Hercules: The theft of the apples was the eleventh labor of the hero Heracles (Hercules).
Noun
  1. (Greek mythology) group of 3 to 7 nymphs who guarded the golden apples that Gaea gave as a wedding gift to Hera

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