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What is another word for the man in the moon?

Pronunciation: [ðə mˈan ɪnðə mˈuːn] (IPA)

The phrase "the man in the moon" has been a popular cultural reference for centuries. It refers to the illusion of a face or figure on the surface of the moon that appears to be looking down on Earth. There are several alternative names and synonyms for this mythical figure, including the "moon man", the "lunar man", and the "moon rabbit" in some cultures. In Chinese folklore, the figure is a woman named "Chang'e", while in Norse mythology, it is a demon named "Máni" who was chased into the sky by the wolf Fenrir. Regardless of the name, the figure in the moon has captured our imaginations for millennia.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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  • Where is my daddy? asked the emerald. My da? Moll dropped a glass, which shattered. Your father. Yes, said the emerald, amn’t I supposed to have one? He’s not here. Noticed that, said the emerald. I’m never sure what you know and what you don’t know. I ask in true perplexity. He was Deus Lunus. The moon god. Sometimes thought of as the man in the moon. Bosh! said the emerald. I don’t believe it. Do you believe I’m your mother? I do. Do you believe you’re an emerald? I am an emerald. Used to be, said Moll, women wouldn’t drink from a glass into which the moon had shone. For fear of getting knocked up. Surely this is a superstition? Hoo, hoo, said Moll. I like superstition. I thought the moon was female. Don’t be culture-bound. It’s been female in some cultures at some times, and in others, not. What did it feel like? The experience. Not a proper subject for discussion with a child. The emerald sulking. Green looks here and there. Well it wasn’t the worst. Wasn’t the worst. I had an orgasm that lasted three hours. I judge that not the worst.
    Donald Barthelme

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