Galatea Galatea /ˌgæləˈtiːə/

noun

1. (Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayers  ( Galatea )
   (Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayers
    Once a statue, Galatea was brought to life by the goddess Aphrodite.
   Once a statue, Galatea was brought to life by the goddess Aphrodite.