Capheira

Capheira

Capheira

Oceanid in Greek Mythology

For a genus of sea cucumbers, see Synallactidae.

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]

Mythology

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]

Notess

  1. [1]
    Bane, Theresa (2013). Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 197. ISBN 9780786471119.
  2. [2]
    Bane, Theresa (2013). Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 77. ISBN 9780786471119.
  3. [3]
    Diodorus Siculus, Bibliotheca historica 5.55.1

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