Ianthe (mythology) explained

In Greek mythology, Ianthe (Ancient Greek: Ἰάνθη Ianthê) or Janthe[1] was one of the 3,000 Oceanids, water-nymph daughters of the Titans Oceanus and his sister-spouse Tethys.[2] [3] [4] Her name means "she who delights",[5] or probably from ianthên (heat) or ianthos (violet).

Mythology

Along with her sisters, Ianthe was one of the companions of Persephone when the daughter of Demeter was abducted by Hades.[6]

References

Notes and References

  1. [Gaius Julius Hyginus|Hyginus]
  2. [Hesiod]
  3. Book: [[Kerényi]], Carl. The Gods of the Greeks. Thames and Hudson. 1951. London. 41.
  4. Book: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. 2013. 9780786471119. 188.
  5. Hesiod, Theogony 337-370, f.n. 1: "Goettling notes that most Oceanids are called after some quality which their streams possessed."
  6. Homeric Hymn to Demeter 418; Pausanias, 4.30.4