Thelxinoë

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In Greek mythology, Thelxinoë /θɛlkˈsɪn./[1] (Greek: Θελξινόη, translit. Thelxinóē; English translation: "mind charming") was a name attributed to three individuals.

  • Thelxinoë, one of the sirens. Also known as or .[2]
  • Thelxinoë, one of the four later recognized muses in Greek tradition. Her sisters were Aoede, Arche and Melete.[3] The moon of Jupiter Thelxinoe is named after her. Thelxinoë was one of the original four muses. She was linked with the charming of the mind as a Muse.
  • Thelxinoë, one of Semele's attendants.[4]

Notes[]

  1. ^ Noah Webster (1884) A Practical Dictionary of the English Language
  2. ^ Hesiod, Ehoiai fr. 47
  3. ^ Cicero, De Natura Deorum 3.21
  4. ^ Nonnus, Dionysiaca 8.178

References[]

  • Hesiod, Catalogue of Women from Homeric Hymns, Epic Cycle, Homerica translated by Evelyn-White, H G. Loeb Classical Library Volume 57. London: William Heinemann, 1914. Online version at theio.com


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