Acaste (mythological nurse) explained
In Greek mythology, Acaste (; Ancient Greek: Ἀκάστη Akastê), is the nurse and guardian of the daughters of king Adrastus of Argos.[1]
From Statius's Latin poem the Thebaid:
Note
- Parada, s.v. Acaste 2.
References
- Parada, Carlos, Genealogical Guide to Greek Mythology, Jonsered, Paul Åströms Förlag, 1993. .
- Statius, Statius with an English Translation by J. H. Mozley, Volume I, Silvae, Thebaid, Books I - IV, Loeb Classical Library No. 206, London: William Heinemann, Ltd., New York: G. P. Putnamm's Sons, 1928. . Internet Archive.