Phthia (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Phthia (/ˈθaɪə/; Greek: Φθία or Φθίη Phthía) may refer to the following individuals:

• Phthia, the nymph mother of Dorus by King Hellen of Thessaly, the progenitor of the Hellenes. Her husband may be named his kingdom, Phthia, in honour of her. Phthia might be the same with Orseis (Othreis), the usual oread consort of Hellen and mother of his children, Aeolus, Dorus and Xuthus.
• Phthia, daughter of Phoroneus and mother of Achaeus by the god Zeus. This version is to some extent confirmed by Aelian, who relates that Zeus assumed the shape of a dove to seduce a certain Phthia.
• Phthia, the beloved of Apollo, by whom she became the mother of Dorus, Laodocus, and Polypoetes.
• Phthia, a Theban princess who was one of the Niobids, children of Amphion, king of Thebes, and Niobe, daughter of Tantalus.
• Phthia or Clytia, the concubine of Amyntor who falsely accused her stepson, Phoenix, of seduction causing his father to blind him.