Ersa
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Ersa, also known as Herse, is the personification of dew in Greek mythology. According to the 7th century BC Greek poet Alcman, she is the daughter of Zeus and Selene (the Moon).
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When
- First attested
- 700 BCE
- Attested period
- -700 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Mentioned by Alcman, a 7th century BC Greek poet.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Endymion, Narcissus, Eunomia, Dike, Musaeus, Eumolpus, Zeus, Helios, Hera, Themis, Eirene, Selene, Horae
- manifests as
- Herse
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“In Greek mythology, according to Plutarch, the 7th century BC Greek poet Alcman said that Ersa or Herse (Ἔρσα, Érsa, Ἕρση, Hérsē, literally "dew"), the personification of dew, is the daughter of Zeus and the Moon (Selene).”
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“The 7th century BC Greek poet Alcman makes Ersa ("Dew") the daughter of Selene and Zeus.”
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