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Thisbe

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Thisbe, in the Bible

Thisbe, in the Bible, town whence Tobit was carried, N of Jerusalem.

Thisbe, in Greek legend

Thisbe: see Pyramus and Thisbe Pyramus and Thisbe , in classical mythology, youth and maiden of Babylon, whose parents opposed their marriage. Their homes adjoined, and they conversed through a crevice in the dividing wall.
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Thisbe [′thiz·bē]
(astronomy)
An asteroid with a diameter of about 124 miles (200 kilometers), mean distance from the sun of 2.77 astronomical units, and C-type surface composition.
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This hole in her brother's study-door was indeed as well known to Mrs Bridget, and had been as frequently applied to by her, as the famous hole in the wall was by Thisbe of old.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
In such a night Did Thisbe fearfully o'ertrip the dew; And saw the lion's shadow ere himself.
The Last of The Mohicans by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
They also held Harma, Eilesium, and Erythrae; and they had Eleon, Hyle, and Peteon; Ocalea and the strong fortress of Medeon; Copae, Eutresis, and Thisbe the haunt of doves; Coronea, and the pastures of Haliartus; Plataea and Glisas; the fortress of Thebes the less; holy Onchestus with its famous grove of Neptune; Arne rich in vineyards; Midea, sacred Nisa, and Anthedon upon the sea.
The Iliad by Homer View in context
 
 
 
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