colchis
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A region in ancient geography: Colchis refers to an ancient region and kingdom located on the eastern coast of the Black Sea, in what is now western Georgia.
- A setting in Greek mythology: In mythology, Colchis was the wealthy kingdom ruled by King Aeëtes and was the destination of Jason and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- In the myth, Jason sailed to Colchis to retrieve the Golden Fleece.
- The ancient kingdom of Colchis was known for its skilled metalworkers.
Advanced Usage
- "the Colchis of legend": used to refer specifically to the mythical, storied version of the place.
- He was fascinated by the Colchis of legend, a land of magic and dragons.
Variants and Related Words
- Colchian (adjective): Of or relating to Colchis.
- Colchian artifacts have been discovered by archaeologists.
- Colchian (noun): A native or inhabitant of ancient Colchis.
- The Colchians were said to be descendants of the sun god Helios.
Synonyms
- Aea (in some poetic and ancient sources): An ancient name for the capital city or sometimes the region of Colchis itself.
- Kingdom of Aeëtes: A descriptive synonym referencing its mythical king.
Related Phrases
- The Golden Fleece of Colchis: A common phrase linking the region to its most famous mythological artifact.
- The story of the Golden Fleece of Colchis is a classic Greek myth.
Noun
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(Greek mythology) a region on the Black Sea to the south of the Caucasus that was the site of an ancient country where (according to Greek mythology) Jason sought the Golden Fleece
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