Gennaides
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Gennaides were nymphs associated with birth and offspring, mentioned by Pausanias alongside Genetyllides. They are suggested to be kourotrophoi (child-nurturers) and represent different forms of the same group of nymphs connected to childbirth.
When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – 200
- Historical notes
- Mentioned by Pausanias (1.1.5) as different forms of the same group of nymphs associated with birth.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Genethliai, Genetyllis, Genetyllides
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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