In North Africa, Apollo founded the city Cyrene in the region of Cyrenaica, both named after his lover. She had two sons by Apollo: Aristaeus, the god of beekeeping, and Idmon, the Argonaut …

Apollo would lie with Cyrene at a place once named the Myrtle Hill, and as a result, Cyrene would give birth to a son, who would be named Aristaeus. Apollo would give Aristaeus ambrosia and …

KYRENE (Cyrene) was a Thessalian princess, the daughter of King Hypseus of the Lapiths. She was a famed huntress who guarded her father's herds on Mount Pelion, slaying wild beasts …

The god Apollo saw the scene and immediately fell in love with her. He kidnapped her and brought her to North Africa, where he founded a city bearing her name. Apollo and Cyrene had …

Cyrene, in Greek mythology, a nymph, daughter of Hypseus (king of the Lapiths) and Chlidanope (a Naiad). One day Cyrene wrestled a lion that had attacked her father’s flocks. Apollo, who …

The Apollo of Cyrene is a large Roman statue of Apollo found at the ancient city of Cyrene, Libya. It was unearthed at the site along with a great number of other ancient sculptures and …

Sep 21, 2024 · The tale of Apollo and the nymph Cyrene: Cyrene, a skilled hunter, captures Apollo’s heart. Their union is one of mutual admiration, leading to the establishment of the city …

Cyrene, daughter of Hypseus, was a famed huntress and revered companion of Artemis. Known for her strength and beauty, she caught Apollo's eye while wrestling a lion.

Dec 16, 2024 · The most famous myth involving Cyrene is her relationship with Apollo, the god of the sun, music, and prophecy. Apollo was captivated by Cyrene’s beauty and strength.

Apollo fell in love with Cyrene when he saw her wrestle with a lion. Apollo spirited the nymph across the sea to Libya, where the god seduced her and Cyrene bore a son named Aristaeüs …