Psyche
['saɪkɪ] or ['saɪki]
Definition
(noun.) (Greek mythology) a beautiful princess loved by Cupid who visited her at night and told her she must not try to see him; became the personification of the soul.
Edited by Kelsey--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A lovely maiden, daughter of a king and mistress of Eros, or Cupid. She is regarded as the personification of the soul.
(n.) The soul; the vital principle; the mind.
(n.) A cheval glass.
Typist: Waldo
Examples
- Fragments of this work have been preserved, exquisite painted tiles, and also painted glass, setting forth the story of Psyche, which Palissy prepared for the chateau. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- I am not so blind but what I can see how things stand between you and Psyche. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
Typist: Mabel