Ptocheia

deity earth Greek single tradition · 3

Ptocheia is a spirit in Greek mythology. She is a close companion and sister of Amechania and Penia.

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When

First attested: 600 BCE
Attested period: -600 – 200
Historical notes: Mentioned by Alcaeus and Herodotus.

Relationships

allied with: Amechania, Penia
co occurs with: Euthenia, Plouto, Eros
sibling of: Amechania, Penia

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Mentioned by

Eros

Sources

wikipedia (3)

Source passages

“She was regarded as a close companion (and sister) of Penia and Ptocheia.”
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“Her sisters are Amechania and Ptocheia.”
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“Ptocheia or Ptokheia (pronounced pa-toh-KEE-uh; Ancient Greek: Πτωχεία) was the ancient Greek female spirit of beggary. She was regarded as a companion (and a sister) of Penia and Amechania. Her opposites were Euthenia and Ploutos.”
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