Parthenope

/ pɑːˈθɛnəpɪ /

noun

Greek myth a siren, who drowned herself when Odysseus evaded the lure of the sirens' singing. Her body was said to have been cast ashore at what became Naples

A very different note, it will be observed, from that which Parthenope—and Pippa—heard from “the lark on the wing.”

They were printed upon excellent paper, with ornamental margins, under the title of "Onward, Parthenope!"

They were printed upon excellent paper with ornamental margins under the title of Onward, Parthenope!

Parthenope would be glad to know what would be the best food for a starling in the winter?

One of them was addressed to the same cousin to whom Parthenope wrote.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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