Heliades in the context of "Phoebe (mythology)"

⭐ In the context of Phoebe (mythology), which group of mythological figures is one iteration of Phoebe specifically identified as belonging to?

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⭐ Core Definition: Heliades

In Greek mythology, the Heliades (Ancient Greek: Ἡλιάδες means 'daughters of the sun') also called Phaethontides (meaning "daughters of Phaethon") were the daughters of Helios and Clymene, an Oceanid nymph.

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👉 Heliades in the context of Phoebe (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Phoebe (/ˈfbi/ FEE-bee; Ancient Greek: Φοίβη, romanizedPhoíbē, lit.'bright, shining') is the name or epithet of the following characters:

Also, Phoebe (crater) on Saturn's small moon Janus is named after Phoebe of Messenia.

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Heliades in the context of Aegle (mythology)

Aegle (Ancient Greek: Αἴγλη "brightness" or "dazzling light") is the name of several different figures in Greek mythology:

  • Aegle, one of the daughters of Asclepius. Her name is said to have derived from "Αἴγλη" ("Aegle"), meaning "Brightness," or "Splendor," either from the beauty of the human body when in good health, or from the honor paid to the medical profession.
  • Aegle, the most beautiful of the Naiads, daughter of Zeus and Neaera, by whom Helios begot the Charites.
  • Aegle, one of the Heliades, a sister of Phaeton, and daughter of Helios and Clymene. In her grief at the death of her brother she and her sisters were changed into poplars.
  • Aegle, one of the Hesperides.
  • Aegle, another name of Coronis, daughter of Phlegyas and lover of Apollo.
  • Aegle, was a daughter of Panopeus, the Phocian hero. She was said to be one who was beloved by Theseus, and for whom he forsook Ariadne.
  • Aegle, nurse of Dionysus
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Heliades in the context of Clymene (mythology)

In Greek mythology, the name Clymene or Klymene (/ˈklɪmɪn, ˈkl-/; Ancient Greek: Κλυμένη Kluménē 'fame') may refer to:

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Heliades in the context of Merope (mythology)

Merope (/ˈmɛrəp/; Ancient Greek: Μερόπη, romanizedMerópē, lit.'with her face turned', derived from μέρος meros "part" and ὤψ ops "face, eye") was originally the name of several characters in Greek mythology.

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Heliades in the context of Clymene (mother of Phaethon)

In Greek and Roman mythology, Clymene or Klymene (/ˈklɪmɪn, ˈkl-/; Ancient Greek: Κλυμένη, romanizedKluménē, lit.'renowned') is an Oceanid nymph who was loved by the sun-god Helios and became the mother by him of Phaethon and the Heliades. In most versions, Clymene is the one to reveal to Phaethon his divine parentage and encourage him to seek out his father, and even drive his solar chariot to catastrophic results.

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Heliades in the context of Clymenus

In Greek mythology, Clymenus (/ˈklɪmɪnəs/; Ancient Greek: Κλύμενος, romanizedKlúmenos means "notorious" or "renowned") may refer to multiple individuals:

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Heliades in the context of Dioxippe

Dioxippe (Ancient Greek: Διωξίππη) is a name in Greek mythology that may refer to:

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