gaea

gaea
(G). The earth

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  • Gaea — /jee euh/, n. the ancient Greek goddess of the earth, mother of the Titans. [ < Gk gaîa earth] * * * Greek goddess of the earth. She was both mother and wife to Uranus, or Heaven, from whom she was separated by her son Cronus, a Titan. According… …   Universalium

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  • Gaea hypothesis — or Gaia hypothesis noun The hypothesis stating that natural life systems find their own balances • • • Main Entry: ↑Gaea …   Useful english dictionary

  • Gaea (Marvel Comics) — This article is for the Marvel Comics Earth Goddess. For other comic book characters with a similar name, see Gaia. Gaea Publication information Publisher …   Wikipedia

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