Genetyllides
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The Genetyllides were minor goddesses or spirits in Greek mythology connected with childbirth and procreation, with a sanctuary on Cape Colias. Often depicted as attendants of Aphrodite, they held a specialized role in ancient Greek religious beliefs and were mostly venerated by women. These spirits symbolized female sensuality and were associated with gluttony, deep kisses, and erotic music.
When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – 200
- Historical notes
- Venerated primarily by women in ancient Greece; men regarded the cult as suspicious foreign religion according to Aristophanes.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Gennaides, Genethliai, Genetyllis
- serves
- Aphrodite
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“the Genetyllides (Ancient Greek: Γενετυλλίδες) were minor goddesses or spirits connected with the childbirth ("of one's birth hour") and procreation with a sanctuary on Cape Colias. Often depicted as attendants of Aphrodite”
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