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In Greek mythology, Capheira ( Ancient Greek: Καφείρας or Καφείρα Kapheira) was an Oceanid, as a daughter of the Titan of the Sea, Oceanus, possibly by his sister-wife Tethys. [1] Her name means "stormy-breath" from eir and kaphos. [2]
Capheira was a Rhodian nymph who became the nurse of the infant god Poseidon. Along with the Telchines, Capheira was committed by Rhea to the care and protection of the babe. [3]
Greek deities series |
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Water deities |
Nymphs |
In Greek mythology, Capheira ( Ancient Greek: Καφείρας or Καφείρα Kapheira) was an Oceanid, as a daughter of the Titan of the Sea, Oceanus, possibly by his sister-wife Tethys. [1] Her name means "stormy-breath" from eir and kaphos. [2]
Capheira was a Rhodian nymph who became the nurse of the infant god Poseidon. Along with the Telchines, Capheira was committed by Rhea to the care and protection of the babe. [3]