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Adonis
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adonis
a very good-looking or sexually appealing young man
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adonis
a figure in Greek mythology who was known for his exceptional beauty and was a favorite of the goddess Aphrodite, but died young and was honored as a symbol of youthful male beauty
Who is "Adonis"?
Adonis is a figure from Greek mythology renowned for his extraordinary beauty. He was loved by both Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and Persephone, the queen of the underworld. According to the myth, Adonis was mortally wounded by a wild boar during a hunt and died in Aphrodite's arms. His death caused immense sorrow, and it was decided that he would spend part of the year with Aphrodite on earth and part of the year with Persephone in the underworld. Adonis's story symbolizes themes of beauty, love, and the cycles of life and death.
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adonis
annual or perennial herbs
