Iambe

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Iambe
n. (Greek Mythology) Greek Goddess of Humor, Baubo, sexually liberated and very wise goddess who made Demeter smile when she was lamenting the loss of her daughter


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Iambe
In Greek mythology, Iambe was a goddess of verse, especially scurrillous ribald humour. She was a daughter of Echo and Pan.It is believed that she made Demeter smile or laugh when Demeter was mourning the loss of her daughter, Persephone. She accomplished this by creating an elaborate ritualized exhibition of herself. Iambe exposed herself completely and Demeter could not help but be amused by her brazen display. This act of humour and courage lifted Demeter from her grief and the Earth became fertile once more. She then became the first priestess of Demeter.
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iambe (m)
n. iamb, iambus, foot consisting of two syllables (the first syllable is long and the second short or the first syllable is stressed and the second unstressed) (Poetry)
 
iambé
adj. iambic, of or pertaining to or composed of iambics (poetic foot consisting of two syllables)

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Iambe
[Greek] The daughter of Pan and Echo. She was full of life and had a friendly nature. When Demeter was lamenting over the loss of her daughter, Iambe managed to cheer her up. She became the first priestess of the goddess.

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