The Elysian Fields
noun
A place in Greek mythology where heroes and the virtuous go after they die and live a blessed and happy life.
In the legend, Hercules was taken to the Elysian Fields after his death.
Often appears as...
- taken to the elysian fields
- heroes of the elysian fields
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
noun
A very beautiful or enjoyable place or situation, often one that people hope or dream of reaching.
New York City's Central Park is often referred to as the Elysian Fields of the city because of its vast green space.
Often appears as...
- elysian fields of the city
- dream of the elysian fields
Usage tips
Formal
Poetic
noun
A place in Greek mythology where heroes and the virtuous go after they die and live a blessed and happy life.
In the legend, Hercules was taken to the Elysian Fields after his death.
Often appears as...
- taken to the elysian fields
- heroes of the elysian fields
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
noun
A very beautiful or enjoyable place or situation, often one that people hope or dream of reaching.
New York City's Central Park is often referred to as the Elysian Fields of the city because of its vast green space.
Often appears as...
- elysian fields of the city
- dream of the elysian fields
Usage tips
Formal
Poetic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Remember it originates from Greek mythology when referencing historical or literary contexts.
The tale depicts Asclepius residing in the Elysian Fields for his healing prowess.
Pro Tip 2/3Heroic Reward
Used to signify an ultimate paradise as a reward, especially for heroic or virtuous characters.
Achilles, for his valor in battle, was said to rest in the Elysian Fields.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
In modern language, used figuratively to describe a blissful or ideal state, beyond the mythological.
Retirement for him was the Elysian Fields after years of hard work.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Remember it originates from Greek mythology when referencing historical or literary contexts.
The tale depicts Asclepius residing in the Elysian Fields for his healing prowess.
Pro Tip 2/3Heroic Reward
Used to signify an ultimate paradise as a reward, especially for heroic or virtuous characters.
Achilles, for his valor in battle, was said to rest in the Elysian Fields.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
In modern language, used figuratively to describe a blissful or ideal state, beyond the mythological.
Retirement for him was the Elysian Fields after years of hard work.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Remember it originates from Greek mythology when referencing historical or literary contexts.
The tale depicts Asclepius residing in the Elysian Fields for his healing prowess.
Pro Tip 2/3Heroic Reward
Used to signify an ultimate paradise as a reward, especially for heroic or virtuous characters.
Achilles, for his valor in battle, was said to rest in the Elysian Fields.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
In modern language, used figuratively to describe a blissful or ideal state, beyond the mythological.
Retirement for him was the Elysian Fields after years of hard work.
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