Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Titaness in Greek mythology: Thea is a female Titan, a member of the primordial deities in ancient Greek myths. She is specifically known as the mother of major celestial deities.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • In Hesiod's Theogony, Thea is listed among the children of Gaia and Uranus.
  • Thea, also called Theia, was the mother of Helios (the Sun), Selene (the Moon), and Eos (the Dawn).

Advanced Usage

• "Thea" in poetic or literary contexts: The name is sometimes used poetically to reference light, sight, or celestial brilliance, stemming from her name's etymological connection to divine light and her children who embody it.
  • The poet invoked Thea to describe the glorious sunrise.

Variants and Related Words

• Theia: An alternative spelling and the more common Greek form of the name.
  • The Titaness Theia is often associated with shining light.

Synonyms

• Titaness: A general term for a female Titan.
• Theia: The direct Greek variant and synonym.

Notes on Different Meanings

• Mythological Figure: This is the primary and most recognized meaning of "Thea" in an English context, derived from classical mythology.
• Given Name: "Thea" is also a common feminine given name in modern English, but this usage is separate from its mythological origin. The name is often chosen for its historical and elegant sound.

Noun

1. (Greek mythology) the Titaness who was mother of Helios and Selene and Eos in ancient mythology