Lampetia
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Lampetia was a nymph or goddess in Greek mythology, daughter of the sun god Helios. She and her sister Phaethusa watched over their father's prized herds of cattle and sheep on the island of Thrinacia (Sicily). She wielded an orichalcum staff and herded the cattle.
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When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Greek mythological figure attested in ancient Greek literature and continuing in classical tradition.
Relationships
- parent of
- Machaon, Podaleirius, Iaso, Panacea
- consort of
- Asclepius
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“As children, Lampetia and Phaethusa were sent to Thrinacia (identified as Sicily) by Neaera to guard their father's prized herd of cattle and sheep...Lampetia and Phaethusa ran to inform their father, and Helios demanded that Zeus punish the offenders.”
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“As young children, Phaethusa and her sister Lampetia were sent to Thrinacia ... Phaethusa and Lampetia ran to inform their father, and Helios demanded that Zeus punish the offenders.”
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