What is another word for ouranos?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊ͡əɹˈɑːnə͡ʊz] (IPA)

Ouranos is a Greek word that means "sky" or "heaven." In Greek mythology, Ouranos was the god of the sky and the father of the Titans. Synonyms for Ouranos include "aether," "ceiling," "firmament," "vault," and "canopy." Aether refers to the heavenly air that the gods breathe, while the term ceiling relates to the upper limits of the sky or a room. The firmament describes the visible heavens, while the vault and canopy refer to the overarching design of the sky or a physical structure. These synonyms can be used interchangeably with Ouranos to describe the expanse of sky above us.

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What are the hypernyms for Ouranos?

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

Usage examples for Ouranos

The traditional gods, from Heracles and Dionysus up to Zeus and Cronos and even ouranos, were simply old-world rulers and benefactors of mankind, who had, by their own insistence or the gratitude of their subjects, been transferred to the ranks of heaven.
"Five Stages of Greek Religion"
Gilbert Murray
Thus, drops of the blood of ouranos falling on Earth begat the Melies, usually rendered 'Nymphs of the Ash-trees.
"Modern Mythology"
Andrew Lang
It was from the blood of ouranos, or of Saturn, dripping into the sea and mingling with its foam, that Venus was formed, to become the mother of her heroic posterity.
"The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets"
Richard B. Westbrook

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