penelope

Meanings

• proper noun

  A woman named Penelope from Greek mythology, famous for her loyalty and patience during the Odyssey.

• proper noun

  A type of textile or fabric with a raised design, named after Penelope from Greek mythology who was known for weaving.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with penelope
Helope , Melope , Belope

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Variants

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Penelope

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Etymology

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Originates from the Greek name Penelope, which means 'weaver' or 'spinner'.

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Trivia

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1. Penelope was famously known for her ability to weave a shroud for Laertes, her father-in-law, for 20 years, but when Odysseus returned, she was able to unravel it at night.

2. Penelope's loyalty was tested by suitors who tried to woo her while Odysseus was away. She feigned madness and weaved a shroud as a test for them.

3. Penelope's name is also associated with the Penelopean Games, an ancient Greek athletic competition.

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Related Concepts

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1. Odyssey: An epic poem attributed to Homer, in which Penelope is a major character.

2. Weaving: A craft involving the interlacing of threads to create fabric, named after Penelope.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, Penelope is the wife of Odysseus, who is known for her loyalty and patience while waiting for her husband to return from the Trojan War. She is also the subject of several works of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "penelope"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a Greek woman named Penelope, weaving intricate patterns on a loom, patiently waiting for her husband Odysseus to return.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name Penelope with the image of a loyal and patient woman, weaving intricate designs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Penelope is a weaver, patiently waiting for her Odyssey' to remember the name.

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