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Water deities |
Nymphs |
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'.
Along with her sisters, Ianthe was one of the companions of Persephone when the daughter of Demeter was abducted by Hades. [6]
Greek deities series |
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Water deities |
Nymphs |
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'.
Along with her sisters, Ianthe was one of the companions of Persephone when the daughter of Demeter was abducted by Hades. [6]