What is another word for Endymion?

Pronunciation: [ɛndˈɪmi͡ən] (IPA)

Endymion is a Greek mythological character who was originally a shepherd and was loved by the moon goddess, Selene. The name Endymion has been used to describe various things throughout history, including a crater on the moon and a poem by John Keats. However, there are a few words that could be considered synonyms for the name Endymion. Some of these words could include "moon lover" or "Selene's beloved." Other synonyms could be "Greek shepherd" or "mythical lover." While these words don't exactly replace the name Endymion, they do evoke similar images and feelings associated with the mythological figure.

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What are the hypernyms for Endymion?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Endymion

There, too, on the storied tapestry, might be seen the chaste Diana, stealing, in the mystery of moonlight, to kiss the sleeping Endymion; while Cupid and Psyche, entwined in immortal marble, breathed on each other's lips the early kiss of love.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
The second Endymion lay sleeping, as on Latmus in the ancient story, and the moon goddess, in the person of a great Roman dame, descended from above to woo a too real earthly lover.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
Lord Beaconsfield himself acknowledged in his latest book, "Endymion," his respect for Punch's influence at that time, as well as his desire to temper the ardour of its attacks if not to secure its silence, for he there explains how the hero, who to some degree at least is to be considered an autobiographical study, "flattered himself that 'Scaramouche'" would regard him in a more friendly spirit.
"The History of "Punch""
M. H. Spielmann

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