What is another word for Avalon?

Pronunciation: [ˈavalən] (IPA)

Avalon is an enigmatic word that is associated with legends, myths, and tales of King Arthur and his knights. This mystical name has captured the imagination of people for centuries and has been used in various contexts. Some of the common synonyms for Avalon include "Island of the Blessed," "Isle of Apples," "Fortunate Isle," "Island of the Dead," and "Land of Eternal Youth." Each of these names represents a unique aspect of Avalon, such as its divine nature, fertility, beauty, afterlife, and immortality. Regardless of which synonym is used, it evokes a sense of mystique, wonder, and enchantment that is associated with this mythical place.

What are the hypernyms for Avalon?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    mythical place, legendary island, mythical island, mythical kingdom.

Usage examples for Avalon

Then, like Arthur when his stay in Avalon ends, Garret Fitzgerald will return to the world of human life again to lead the Irish hosts to victory.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
In Avalon, Arthur lives now, and 'It is from there that the Britons of England and of France have for a long time awaited his coming'.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
Arthur's father was a ruler in the Otherworld, and Arthur evidently came from there to be the Supreme Champion of the Brythons, and then returned to that realm whence he took his origin, a realm which poets called Avalon.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz

Famous quotes with Avalon

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