Bistonis

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Bistonis is a nymph in Greek mythology who gave birth to a son of Ares, Tereus. She is mentioned in several surviving classical texts, but she is the main subject of few or none. In at least one poem, written by Moschus in the 3rd century BCE, Lake Bistonis, in Thrace, is referred to as being her lake.

When

First attested
300 BCE
Attested period
-300 – 2020
Historical notes
Mentioned in a poem by Moschus in the 3rd century BCE.

Relationships

parent of
Tereus
co occurs with
Ares

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“Bistonis (Ancient Greek: Βιστονίς) is a nymph in Greek mythology who gave birth to a son of Ares, Tereus. Although she is mentioned in several surviving classical texts, she is the main subject of few or none. In at least one poem, written by Moschus in the 3rd century BCE”

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