Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ys
noun
/iːs/
Definition
Ys is a mythical city that is said to have been built on the coast of Brittany, France, known for its rich legends and stories.
Examples
- In the tales of old, Ys is often depicted as a paradise that met its tragic end.
- The legend of Ys has inspired various works of art and literature throughout the centuries.
- Travelers would speak of Ys as a place of untold beauty, lost to the sea.
Meaning
In legend, Ys was a flourishing city that eventually sank beneath the waves due to the actions of its ruler or inhabitants’ excesses.
Synonyms
- myth
- legend
- fable
