Korykra
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Korykra was a beautiful nymph, daughter of Asopus, who was kidnapped by Poseidon and brought to an unnamed island. She was the sister of numerous other nymphs and personified figures including Pelasgus, Ismenus, Chalcis, and many others. The island of Corcyra (modern Corfu) was named after her.
Relationships
- consort of
- Poseidon
- sibling of
- Pelasgus, Ismenus, Chalcis, Cleone, Salamis, Sinope, Aegina, Peirene, Thebe, Tanagra, Thespia, Asopis, Ornea, Harpina, Antiope, Nemea, Plataea
- parent of
- Phaeax
- child of
- Asopus
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Poseidon fell in love with the beautiful nymph Korkyra, kidnapped her and brought her to a hitherto unnamed island (Scheria) and offered her name to the place: Korkyra or the now-modern Kerkyra”
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