Nephele
In Greek mythology, Nephele (/ˈnɛfəliː/; Ancient Greek: Νεφέλη from νεφέλη nephele "cloud, mass of clouds"; corresponds to Latin nebula) was a cloud nymph who figured prominently in the story of Phrixus and Helle.
| Greek deities series |
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| Nymphs |
| Nephele | |
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Cloud Goddess of hospitality, generosity, loyalty, peace and shyness | |
| Member of the Athamantian Royal House | |
Punishment of Ixion Nephele sitting at Mercury's feet. Roman fresco in the House of the Vettii Pompeii | |
| Abode | Thessaly, then Boeotia |
| Parents | (a) Formed of a cloud by Zeus (b) Oceanus and/or Tethys (c) Aether |
| Consort | (i) Ixion (ii) Athamas |
| Offspring | (i) Centaurs or Centaurus or Imbrus (ii) Phrixus and Helle |
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