Polyphonte
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Polyphonte is a character in Greek mythology who was transformed into a strix. She was the daughter of Hipponous and Thrassa, and her maternal grandparents were the war god Ares and Tereine, a daughter of the river god Strymon.
Relationships
- allied with
- Artemis (Diana)
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Wishing to remain a virgin, Polyphonte fled to the mountains to become a companion of Artemis, and scorning the honours of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and procreation. This provoked the ire of the goddess, who viewed Polyphonte's decision and dismissive attitude as a personal affront.”
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