Adonis
Adonis
Adonis (/əˈdoʊnɪs/; Ancient Greek: Ἄδωνις) is a figure in Greek mythology known for his extraordinary beauty. In the medical field, the term "Adonis" is sometimes used to describe a male with a highly attractive, muscular physique.
Etymology
The term "Adonis" originates from the Greek mythology. Adonis was a handsome young shepherd loved by both Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, and Persephone, the goddess of the Underworld. His name has since been used to describe men of great physical attractiveness.
Related Terms
- Aphrodite: In Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. She was one of the lovers of Adonis.
- Persephone: In Greek mythology, Persephone is the goddess of the Underworld. She was also one of the lovers of Adonis.
- Physical attractiveness: This term refers to the degree to which a person's physical traits are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful. The term often implies sexual attractiveness or desirability, traits often associated with Adonis.
- Bodybuilding: This is the use of progressive resistance exercise to control and develop one's musculature (muscle building) by muscle hypertrophy for aesthetic purposes. It is often associated with the "Adonis" physique.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adonis
- Wikipedia's article - Adonis
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski