Mormolyca
demonic single tradition · 1
Mormolyca (as the name appears in Doric Greek: μορμολύκα) is designated as the wetnurse of Acheron by Sophron. Mormo or Moromolyce has been described as a female specter, phantom, or ghost by modern commentators. A mormolyce is one of several names given to the female phasma (phantom) in Philostratus's Life of Apollonius of Tyana.
When
- First attested
- 500 BCE
- Attested period
- -500 – 1000
- Historical notes
- Attested in 5th century BCE and in Philostratus's Life of Apollonius of Tyana.
Relationships
- serves
- Acheron
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Mormolyca (as the name appears in Doric Greek: μορμολύκα) is designated as the wetnurse (Greek: τιθήνη) of Acheron by Sophron (fl. 430 BC).”
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