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Gaia

also known as Gaea, Earth-mother

Definition

The earth-goddess and great mother, original holder of the Delphic oracle, whose form-giving forces pass through Amaltheia into all that grows. In the old age she still stood under the adversary, the daemon of Saturn, until Apollo's light transformed the ground.

Etymology

Greek Gaia (Ge) — 'earth,' the primordial Earth herself.

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