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Leto

[ lee-toh ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.
  1. the mother by Zeus of Apollo and Artemis, called Latona by the Romans.


Leto

/ ˈliːtəʊ /

noun

  1. the mother by Zeus of Apollo and Artemis Roman nameLatona


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Side trips to meet characters like Al Pacino’s gregarious Uncle Aldo or Leto’s sad clown Paolo are enlivening pops of spice and drama.

Leto’s advisor, Thufir Hawat, assisted him in questioning the four suspects.

Leto’s advisor, Thufir Hawat, will assist him in questioning the four suspects.

The series was cancelled after one season, but Leto had already proven his considerable talent.

Leto immersed himself in the role completely, slimming down to 116 pounds and refusing to break character on set.

Last year, Jared Leto portrayed drug addict and HIV patient Rayon in the movie Dallas Buyers Club to critical acclaim.

Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto took home Oscars for best actor and best supporting actor.

The biggest star of this year's Oscars wasn't Jared Leto's ombré or Lupita Nyong'o's ribcage.

And I will never cease to praise far-shooting Apollo, god of the silver bow, whom rich-haired Leto bare.

And if Leto's most glorious son shall seek me out, I think another and a greater loss will befall him.

Leto, pregnant by Zeus, seeks for a place of refuge to be delivered.

It is significant that the Greek name for the mother of Apollo was Leto.

The gentle Leto or Letho is named from her willingness (ethelemon), or because she is ready to forgive and forget (lethe).

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