What is the meaning of the word "gaea"?
Gaea's name has been adopted in modern times to refer to the concept of the Earth as a living, interconnected system, known as Gaia theory.
Definitions:
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A goddess who is the personification of all life, and gave birth to the sky, mountains, and sea.
NOUN
- According to Greek mythology, Gaea emerged from Chaos and created Uranus, the sky.
- According to Greek mythology, Gaea emerged from Chaos and created Uranus, the sky.
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The Greek goddess of the earth, and the mother of the Titans, the Cyclopes, and the Giants. NOUN
- Gaea is often depicted as a benevolent goddess who nurtures all living things.
- Gaea is often depicted as a benevolent goddess who nurtures all living things.