Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scheherazade
noun
sheh-har-uh-zahd
Definition
A legendary Persian queen and the storyteller of the One Thousand and One Nights, known for telling captivating tales to postpone her execution.
Examples
- Scheherazade spun tales of adventure and romance each night.
- In the story, Scheherazade tells her king captivating stories to keep him intrigued.
- The character of Scheherazade has inspired many adaptations in literature and art.
Meaning
Scheherazade is a character famous for her cleverness and storytelling ability, using her stories as a means to survive.
Synonyms
- storyteller
- narrator
- fabulist
