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Pygmalion

Description:

Pygmalion refers to a legendary figure in Greek mythology who was a gifted sculptor. It also commonly denotes a play, written by George Bernard Shaw, that takes its name from this mythological character. In a broader sense, pygmalion can represent a person who transforms others by providing them with education, guidance, or improvements in their manners or behavior.

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• Books on Pygmalion Mythology
• Books on George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion
• Pygmalion Play DVDs

Sample Sentences:

Sense: Mythological Figure

Noun: In Greek mythology, Pygmalion was a sculptor who fell in love with one of his own creations, a beautiful statue named Galatea.

Adjective: The story of Pygmalion and Galatea continues to inspire artists who seek to recreate the perfect human form.

Sense: Play by George Bernard Shaw

Noun: Pygmalion, written by George Bernard Shaw, was first performed in 1913 and is a satirical play highlighting social class distinctions.

Verb: The drama club decided to pygmalionize Shaw's famous play for their upcoming performance.

Sense: Person who transforms others

Noun: With her dedicated teaching methods and high expectations, Mrs. Johnson was the pygmalion who turned her students into confident and successful individuals.

Adjective: The protagonist of the novel is a pygmalionesque character who molds the lives of those around him through his unwavering belief in their potential.