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pleiads

Mythology
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

The Pleiads are a group of stars in the constellation Taurus, often associated with myth and legend.

Detailed Definition
In mythology, the Pleiads are the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione, transformed into stars. They are significant in various cultures, symbolizing beauty and the passage of time. In the context of the poem, the mention of 'pleiads of people' evokes a sense of connection and community amidst personal loss.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Yet when pleiads of people are / Deployed around me" cluster; enhanced: "Yet when pleiads of people are / Deployed around me, and I see"; astronomical metaphor; contemporary: "Pleiads of faces in crowd"; educational: "Pleiads Pleiades star cluster in mythic poetry."
Additional Notes
The term 'pleiads' refers to a group of stars, used here metaphorically to describe the multitude of people surrounding the speaker.; Found in the poem, Submergence by D. H. Lawrence
Also Known As
star cluster seven sisters Pleiades constellation celestial maidens
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