Astrape

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀστραπή (astrapḗ, literally “lightning”).

Proper noun

Astrape

1. (Greek mythology) The goddess/personification of lightning, sister of Bronte, and an attendant of Zeus. Her Roman counterpart is Fulgora.
2. (rare) A female given name.

Translations

greek goddess of lightning

Further reading

• “Astrape”, in Theoi Project, 2000–2017

Anagrams

• petaras