Genethliai
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Genethliai were nymphs associated with birth and offspring, representing another form of the same group as Genetyllides and Gennaides. They functioned as kourotrophoi (child-nurturers) in ancient Greek religious practice.
When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – 200
- Historical notes
- Suggested by Hadzisteliou-Price as kourotrophoi, part of the same group of birth nymphs.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Genetyllis, Genetyllides, Gennaides
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Pausanias (1.1.5) mentions Genetyllides alongside Gennaides (Hadzisteliou-Price suggests other kourotrophoi, Genethliai), different forms of the same group of nymphs associated with birth and offsprings.”
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