philomela

Speech parts

1. philomela - Noun

2. Philomela - Proper noun

Meaning

The nightingale; philomel.

A genus of birds including the nightingales.

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Examples

After five years in Thrace, Procne yearns to see her sister again, so she persuades Tereus to travel to Athens and accompany Philomela back to Thrace. Source: Internet

Fair Philomela, why she but lost her tongue, And in a tedious sampler sowed her mind; But, lovely niece, that mean is cut from thee. Source: Internet

During the meal, Philomela reveals herself, showing Itys' head to Tereus and telling him what they have done. Source: Internet

Tereus does so, but he soon begins to lust after Philomela. Source: Internet

Tereus, the King of Thrace, lusts after his sister-in-law, Philomela. Source: Internet

He then cuts out her tongue to prevent her from telling anyone of the incident and returns to Procne, telling her that Philomela is dead. Source: Internet

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