Europe Europe is a large peninsula conventionally considered a continent in its own right because of its great physical size and the weight of its history and traditions. Europe is also considered a Continent#Subcontinents, subcontinent of Eurasia ...

is a geographical continent containing the westernmost peninsulas of Eurasia. Europe may also refer to: *

Continental Europe Continental Europe or mainland Europe is the contiguous continent of Europe, excluding its surrounding islands. It can also be referred to ambiguously as the European continent, – which can conversely mean the whole of Europe – and, by ...

, the mainland of Europe excluding the islands surrounding it *

European Union The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union of member states that are located primarily in Europe. The union has a total area of and an estimated total population of about 447million. The EU has often been des ...

, a European political supranational entity

Greek mythology

Europa (Greek myth) In Greek mythology, Europa ( /jʊəˈroʊpə, jə-/; Ancient Greek: Εὐρώπη ''Eurṓpē'', Attic Greek pronunciation: u̯.rɔ̌ː.pɛː or Europe is the name of the following figures: * Europa, one of the 3,000 Oceanids, water-nymph da ...

, or Europe, several figures in Greek mythology, including: **

Europa (consort of Zeus) In Greek mythology, Europa (; grc, Εὐρώπη, ''Eurṓpē'', ) was a Phoenician princess of Argive Greek origin, and the mother of King Minos of Crete. The continent of Europe may be named after her. The story of her abduction by Zeus in th ...

, a lover of Zeus ** Europa, one of the

Oceanids In Greek mythology, the Oceanids or Oceanides (; grc, Ὠκεανίδες, Ōkeanídes, pl. of grc, Ὠκεανίς, Ōkeanís, label=none) are the nymphs who were the three thousand (a number interpreted as meaning "innumerable") daughters o ...

** Europa, one of the many consorts of Danaus, mother of several of the Danaïdes ** Europa (daughter of Tityos), possible mother of

Euphemus In Greek mythology, Euphemus ( grc, Εὔφημος, ''Eὔphēmos'', "reputable") was counted among the Calydonian hunters and the Argonauts, and was connected with the legend of the foundation of Cyrene. Family Euphemus was a son of Pos ...

by Poseidon ** Europa, one of the possible consorts of Phoroneus ** Europa (daughter of Laodicus), one of the

sacrificial victims of Minotaur In Greek mythology, the people of Athens were at one point compelled by King Minos of Crete to choose 14 young noble citizens (seven young men and seven maidens) to be offered as sacrificial victims to the half-human, half-taurine monster Minotau ...

** Europa, a surname of

Demeter In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Demeter (; Attic: ''Dēmḗtēr'' ; Doric: ''Dāmā́tēr'') is the Olympian goddess of the harvest and agriculture, presiding over crops, grains, food, and the fertility of the earth. Although s ...

Literature

* ''Europe'' (magazine), a French literary journal founded in 1923 by Romain Rolland * "Europe" (short story), an 1899 short story by Henry James * '' Europe: A History'', a 1996 book by Norman Davies * ''

Europe a Prophecy ''Europe a Prophecy'' is a 1794 prophetic book by the British poet and illustrator William Blake. It is engraved on 18 plates, and survives in just nine known copies. It followed ''America a Prophecy'' of 1793. Background During autumn 1790, ...

'', a 1794 prophetic book by William Blake * ''Europe'', a 1987 play by

Michael Gow Michael Gow is an Australian playwright and director most famed for his 1986 work '' Away''. Early life As a student at Sydney University, Gow acted and directed with the Dramatic Society from 1973-1976. After graduation, Gow went on to act pr ...

Music

* "Europe" (anthem), the national anthem of the Republic of Kosovo *

Europe (band) Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979, by frontman Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum, bassist Peter Olsson, and drummer Tony Reno. They obtained a major breakthrough in Sweden in 1982 by winning the televised compet ...

, a Swedish hard rock band * ''Europe'' (Allo Darlin' album), 2012 * ''Europe'' (Europe album), 1983 * ''Europe'' (Ghost Mice album), 2006 * ''Europe'' (Paul Motian album), 2001 *

James Reese Europe James Reese Europe (February 22, 1881 – May 9, 1919) was an American ragtime and early jazz bandleader, arranger, and composer. He was the leading figure on the African Americans music scene of New York City in the 1910s. Eubie Blake called hi ...

(1880–1919), American ragtime and early jazz bandleader, arranger, and composer

Other uses

* ''Europe'' (1803 EIC ship), a British East Indiaman *

Europe (dinghy) The Europe is a one-person dinghy designed in Belgium in 1960 by Alois Roland as a class legal Moth dinghy. The design later changed into its own one-design class. The dinghy is ideal for sailors weighing 50–85 kilos. The hull is made of ...

, a one-person dinghy designed in 1960 *

Europe (Paris Métro) Europe – Simone Veil () is a station on Line 3 of the Paris Métro located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Location The station is located under Rue de Rome at its intersection with Rue de Madrid, west of Place de l'Europe. Approximately ...

, a railway station in Paris, France * '' Europe: A Natural History'', a 2005 British nature documentary TV series *

Team Europe Team Europe may refer to a number of sports team using the designate to represent a unified team of European countries in sporting competitions. Whilst neither the European Union nor the Council of Europe are countries themselves, European teams ...

, several unified teams representing Europe in international sporting competitions

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