# Erato

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈɛɹətoʊ/

## Definitions
1. The goddess of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry, eroticism, and mimic imitation, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne. Usually depicted with a crown/wreath of myrtle and roses, holding a lyre and a golden arrow and doves. Often accompanies Eros/Cupid.
2. 62 Erato, a main belt asteroid.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἐρατώ (Eratṓ).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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