Stilbe in the context of "Centaurus (Greek mythology)"

⭐ In the context of Centaurus, Stilbe is considered…

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⭐ Core Definition: Stilbe

Stilbe (/ˈstɪlb/; Ancient Greek: Στίλβη, Stílbē, "glittering", "gleaming") in Greek mythology may refer to the following personages:

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👉 Stilbe in the context of Centaurus (Greek mythology)

In Greek mythology, Centaurus (Ancient Greek: Κένταυρος, romanizedKentauros) is the son of Apollo and Stilbe, daughter of the river-god Peneius and the naiad Creusa. He is the twin brother of the hero Lapithes and father of the race of mythological beasts known as the Centaurs or Ixionidae (Ιξιονίδαι, Ixionidai). The Centaurs are half-man, half horse; having the torso of a man extending where the neck of a horse should be. They were a kindred people with the Lapiths and were said to be wild, savage, and lustful.

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Stilbe in the context of Lapithes (hero)

In Greek mythology, Lapithes (/læpθs/);(Ancient Greek: Λαπίθης) may refer to the following figures:

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Stilbe in the context of Orsinome (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Orsinome (Ancient Greek: Ὀρσινόμην) was the daughter of Eurynomus, son of Magnes and Phylodice. She married Lapithes, son of Apollo and Stilbe, by whom she became the mother of Phorbas, Periphas, Triopas (possibly) and Diomede.

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Stilbe in the context of Ceteus

In Greek mythology, Ceteus (Ancient Greek: Κητεύς Kêteus means "of the ravines" from kêtôeis) may refer to the following two characters:

  • Ceteus, an Arcadian prince as one of the 50 sons of the impious King Lycaon either by the naiad Cyllene, Nonacris or by unknown woman. In one version of the myth, he was called the son of Parthaon (son of Dorieus) and brother of Paros. Ceteus was said to be the father of Callisto or Megisto, both were called the mother of Arcas. In one account, Callisto's mother was called Stilbe. Ceteus was called the Kneeler among the stars. These events have taken place on the Arcadian mountain of Nonacris.
  • Ceteus, one of the commanders of the Lamian Centaurs who joined Dionysus in his campaign against India.
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Stilbe in the context of Antion (Greek figure)

Antion (Ancient Greek pronunciation: [antíɔːn]; Ancient Greek: Ἀντίων), in Greek mythology, was the eldest son of Periphas and Astyaguia (daughter of Hypseus), who were distantly related. According to legend, he was the great-grandson of Apollo, his paternal grandfather being Lapithus, the son of Apollo and Stilbe and patriot of the Lapith people.

Antion married Perimele, and they became parents of the legendary demi-god Ixion. It is sometimes said that Ares was Ixion's father, although some sources have Phlegyas, Leonteus as the real father.

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Stilbe in the context of Parthaon (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Parthaon (Ancient Greek: Παρθάων, romanizedParthaon) may refer to two different characters:

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