Cyane

In Greek mythology, Cyane was a nymph who tried to prevent Hades from abducting Persephone. Upon failure, she dissolved away in tears and melted into her pool. ---- In the television show ''Xena:Warrior Princess'', Cyane is the name adopted by all queens of the Northern Amazons. The current Queen Cyane was previously named Eris. ---- There also have been two ships named the USS Cyane. Greek mythology

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Words begining with Cyane:

Cyane
Cyaneae_insulae
Cyanea_capillata
Cyanelle
Cyanerpes
Cyanerpes_caeruleus