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Ouranos

Noun: Ouranos refers to the Greek god of the sky and heavens in Greek mythology.

Example sentence: In Greek mythology, Ouranos was the father of the Titans and grandfather of the Olympian gods.

Noun: Ouranos can also refer to the personification of the sky itself in ancient Greek cosmology.

Example sentence: According to ancient Greek cosmology, Ouranos was united with Gaia, the personification of the Earth.

Adjective: When used as an adjective, Ouranos pertains to something heavenly or celestial.

Example sentence: The breathtaking view from the mountaintop was truly Ouranos.

Local: In local contexts, Ouranos can refer to a specific place, such as a person's last name or a location.

Example sentence: John Ouranos comes from a Greek heritage steeped in rich mythology.