What is the meaning of Rhea?

noun

  • Fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology; wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus; identified with Roman Ops and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor.
  • Smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan.
  • Larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia.
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