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Definition of “Procne”

Procne (ˈprɒknɪ Pronunciation for Procne

Definitions

noun

  1. (Greek mythology) a princess of Athens, who punished her husband for raping her sister Philomela by feeding him the flesh of their son. She was changed at her death into a swallow See Philomela

Example Sentences Including 'Procne'

Miller, Ralph N., `Pandarus and Procne ", Studies in Medieval Culture, vol.
Benson, David C Chaucer's `Troilus and Criseyde

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