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ambrosia (ămbrō`zhə), in Greek mythology, food and drink with which the Olympian gods preserved their immortality. Extraordinarily fragrant, ambrosia was probably conceived of as a purified and idealized form of honey. It was accompanied by nectar, wine of the gods.
ambrosia 1. Classical myth the food of the gods, said to bestow immortality 2. another name for beebread 3. any of various herbaceous plants constituting the genus Ambrosia, mostly native to America but widely naturalized: family Asteraceae (composites). The genus includes the ragweeds ambrosia food of gods; bestows immortality. [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary] See : Immortality ambrosia food of the gods; bestowed immortal youthfulness. [Gk. Myth.: Kravitz, 19] See : Sustenance Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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