What is another word for pasiphae?

Pronunciation: [pˈasɪfˌiː] (IPA)

Pasiphae is a Greek mythological figure known for her unusual love for a bull. The story of Pasiphae has given rise to a range of synonyms, such as "animal lover," "beastly admirer," and "bestial enthusiast." Other expressions included "bull worshipper," "herd mistress," and "cow fancier." Despite the negative connotations associated with these terms, some have appropriated these words to advocate for animal welfare, animal rights, and conservation. They argue that, like Pasiphae, we need to recognize the inherent worth of all creatures and cultivate a deeper appreciation for their beauty and diversity.

Synonyms for Pasiphae:

What are the hypernyms for Pasiphae?

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

    queens, women, Wives, Greeks, Characters in Greek mythology, Daughters of Helios, Mythological Figures, Mythological goddesses.

Usage examples for Pasiphae

It is beyond a doubt that in Egypt many women set the same example with goats, as pasiphae did with her bull.
"A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 5 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version""
François-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire) Commentator: John Morley Tobias Smollett H.G. Leigh
When he had bought such things as was necessary, he would not returne home into his Countrey in Chariots, or waggon, neither would he ride upon Thessalian Horses, or Jenets of France, or Spanish Mules, which be most excellent as can be found, but caused me to be garnished and trimmed with trappers and barbs of Gold, with brave harnesse, with purple coverings, with a bridle of silver, with pictured cloths, and with shrilling bells, and in this manner he rode upon me lovingly, speaking and intreating me with gentle words, but above all things he did greatly rejoyce in that I was his Servant to beare him upon my backe, and his Companion to feed with him at the Table: After long time when we had travelled as well by Sea as Land, and fortuned to arrive at Corinth, the people of the Towne came about us on every side, not so much to doe honour to Thiasus, as to see me: For my fame was so greatly spread there, that I gained my master much money, and when the people was desirous to see me play prankes, they caused the Gates to be shut, and such as entered in should pay money, by meanes whereof I was a profitable companion to them every day: There fortuned to be amongst the Assembly a noble and rich Matron that conceived much delight to behold me, and could find no remedy to her passions and disordinate appetite, but continually desired to have her pleasure with me, as pasiphae had with a Bull.
"The Golden Asse"
Lucius Apuleius
His character and manners made his power hateful, and he was accused moreover of too near familiarity with pasiphae, for which reason, when Theseus desired the combat, Minos readily complied.
"Plutarch-Lives-of-the-noble-Grecians-and-Romans"
Clough, Arthur Hugh

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