Definitions for phaedra
ˈfi drə, ˈfɛd rəphae·dra

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1. Phaedra

   In Greek mythology, Phaedra is the daughter of Minos and Pasiphaë, wife of Theseus, sister of Ariadne, and the mother of Demophon of Athens and Acamas. Phaedra's name derives from the Greek word φαιδρός, which meant "bright". Though married to Theseus, Phaedra fell in love with Hippolytus, Theseus' son born by either Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons, or Antiope, her sister. Euripides placed this story twice on the Athenian stage, of which one version survives. According to some sources, Hippolytus had spurned Aphrodite to remain a steadfast and virginal devotee of Artemis, and Aphrodite made Phaedra fall in love with him as a punishment. He rejected her. In one version, Phaedra's nurse told Hippolytus of her love, and he swore he would not reveal her as a source of information. In revenge, Phaedra wrote Theseus a letter that claimed Hippolytus raped her. Theseus believed her and cursed Hippolytus with one of the three curses he had received from Poseidon. As a result, Hippolytus' horses were frightened by a sea monster and dragged their rider to his death. Alternatively, after Phaedra told Theseus that Hippolytus had raped her, Theseus killed his son and Phaedra committed suicide out of guilt for she had not intended Hippolytus to die. Artemis later told Theseus the truth. In a third version, Phaedra simply told Theseus this and did not kill herself; Dionysus sent a wild bull which terrified Hippolytus' horses.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of phaedra in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of phaedra in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of phaedra in a Sentence

1. Porsha Williams:

   I don't know what else to say. Of course,I have a soft spot for Phaedra. It's where you don't want to be manipulated anymore.

2. Porsha Williams:

   I can't talk to her on the phone right now, i don't know what else to say. Of course,I have a soft spot for Phaedra. It's where you don't want to be manipulated anymore.

3. Phaedra Al-Majid:

   The conclusion of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee dismissing my complaint against Herr Eckert for breaching my confidentiality is a transparent avoidance of a clear violation of its own rules, i cooperated with Mr. Garcia's investigation for over two-and-a-half years under a clear, unqualified promise of confidentiality. Michael Garcia asked me for my confidentiality and repeatedly promised me Phaedra Al-Majid.

4. Porsha Williams:

   It's difficult because I love Phaedra, she was, like, my best friend, like someone I talked to on the phone every single day. For me to feel like she had betrayed me like that, that's the part I just can't get past and I don't know if I ever will.

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