Amechania

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In Greek mythology, Amechania or Amekhania (Ancient Greek: Àμηχανίην) was the spirit of impossibility. She was regarded as a close companion (and sister) of Penia and Ptocheia. She was virtually identical to Aporia.

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When

First attested: 600 BCE
Attested period: -600 – 200
Historical notes: Mentioned by Alcaeus and Herodotus.

Relationships

allied with: Penia, Ptocheia
manifests as: Aporia
syncretized with: Aporia
co occurs with: Penia, Ptocheia, Euthenia, Plouto, Eros
sibling of: Penia, Ptocheia

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Mentioned by

Eros

Sources

wikipedia (3)

Source passages

“In Greek mythology, Amechania or Amekhania (Ancient Greek: Àμηχανίην) was the spirit of impossibility. She was regarded as a close companion (and sister) of Penia and Ptocheia. She was virtually identical to Aporia”
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“Her sisters are Amechania and Ptocheia.”
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“She was regarded as a companion (and a sister) of Penia and Amechania.”
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