Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
elysian-fields
Noun
/ɪˈlɪʒ.ən fiːldz/
Definition
A beautiful or peaceful place, often referenced in mythology as a paradise for heroes and the virtuous after death.
Examples
- After a long and arduous journey, he felt as if he had finally reached the Elysian Fields.
- In her dreams, she often visited the Elysian Fields, where the sun always shone, and flowers bloomed in abundance.
Meaning
The Elysian Fields is a concept from Greek mythology describing a blissful, idyllic land where the souls of the righteous reside in afterlife.
Synonyms
- Paradise
- Heaven
- Utopia
