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- proper noun Greek mythology
demon oflawlessness - proper noun astronomy The
moon of thedwarf planet Eris
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Examples
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If Dysnomia is the patron goddess of those who are lawless, here's her protege Lucy Lawless, with her stunt-double Zoe Bell, both wearing the famous leather garb of Xena, Warrior Princess.
View from the Northern Border Michael Evans 2006
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Eris’s moon will be known as Dysnomia, the demon goddess of lawlessness and the daughter of Eris.
Wherein I argue emotionally about the definition of "planet" - The Panda's Thumb 2006
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Despite rivaling Pluto's size, Eris must be almost 30% heavier, based on the motions of its moon, Dysnomia.
Dwarf planets Pluto, Eris battle for a spot in a vast universe 2011
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In the meantime, though, revel in the fact that the "tenth planet" out there has been officially named Eris, and it's moon is named Dysnomia.
September 16th, 2006 ferrelux 2006
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Newly-named Eris and Dysnomia are in the upper corner.
View from the Northern Border Michael Evans 2006
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On September 13 it was officially announced that the new names for the object and its moon are now Eris and Dysnomia.
Phil Plait: Far-Right Planets: What's Next, Neoconstellations? 2008
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Eris is the goddess of strife and discord, and Dysnomia is the goddess of lawlessness (yes, this was in fact a pun on Lucy Lawless's name!).
Phil Plait: Far-Right Planets: What's Next, Neoconstellations? 2008
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It is now known as Eris, goddess of strife, and its satellite is Dysnomia, child of Eris, known as "lawlessness".
Strife and Lawlessness Dr. Lisa 2006
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The only obvious thing is that [Eris and Dysnomia discoverer Mike Brown] was taking a cheap shot at world affairs (and one can only assume at the USA).
Phil Plait: Far-Right Planets: What's Next, Neoconstellations? 2008
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Eris's moon is now Dysnomia, daughter of the goddess Eris, spirit of lawlessness.
View from the Northern Border Michael Evans 2006
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