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.

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Sources

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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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