This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is Greek Mythology; and the length is 8.
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Achelois Ἀχελωΐς f Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekFeminine form of
Acheloios. In Greek myth this was the name of a minor moon goddess as well as a general name for water nymphs and an epithet of the Sirens (as the daughters of Achelous).
Adrestia f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Variant form of
Adrastia, which is one of the various latinized forms of
Adrasteia. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a war figure and goddess of revenge and balance, who often battled in war... [
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Aganippe Ἀγανίππη f Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek ἀγανός
(aganos) meaning "mild, gentle" and ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse". This was the name of various figures in Greek mythology... [
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Aglaonoe Ἀγλαονόη f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun νόος
(noos) meaning "mind".... [
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Aglauros Ἄγλαυρος f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἄγλαυρος
(aglauros), a variant of ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "bright, shining, splendid". In Greek mythology Aglauros was the eldest daughter of the Athenian king
Cecrops... [
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Agrotora f Greek MythologyThis was an epithet of the Greek goddess
Artemis, under which title she was regarded as the patron goddess of hunters. Conceivably related to Greek ἄγρᾱ (
agra) "hunt, catch" and the name of the Brythonic war goddess
Agrona, from old Celtic
agro "battle, carnage".
Aigeiros Αιγειρος f Greek MythologyDerived from Ancient Greek
αἴγειρος (
aígeiros) meaning "black poplar". This was the name of one of the eight hamadryad daughters of
Oxylos and
Hamadryas, associated with the black poplar tree.
Alcidice f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Ἀλκιδίκη
(Alkidike), which is derived from Greek αλκη
(alke) "strength" combined with Greek δικη
(dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage"... [
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Amarysia Αμαρυσια f Greek MythologyAn epithet or title of the Greek goddess
Artemis meaning "of Amarynthus", Amarynthus being a town in Euboea (according to Stephanus of Byzantium, Euboea itself)... [
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Ambracia Άμβρακία f Greek Mythology (Latinized)In Greek mythology Ambracia was the daughter of Melaneus, son of Apollo and Oechalia. The ancient Greek city of Ambracia in Epirus was named after her.
Amphiale Ἀμφιάλη f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἀμφίαλος
(amphialos) meaning "between two seas, living amid seas", derived from ἀμφίς
(amphis) meaning "surrounding, around, between" and ἅλς
(hals) "sea" (genitive ἁλός)... [
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Anaideia Ἀναίδεια f Greek MythologyFrom Greek ἀναίδεια
(anaideia) meaning "shamelessness", derived from ἀν-
(an-) "without" (alternative form of the negative prefix ἀ-
(a-) used before a vowel) combined with αἰδώς
(aidos) "shame, decency, regard for others, respect, reverence"... [
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Anchiale Αγχιαλη f Greek MythologyThe name of the Titan goddess of the warming heat of fire, the sister of
Prometheus and mother of the metal-working Daktyloi. Her name may be derived from
ank-, a prefix meaning "to reveal or uncover" and further elements meaning "heat"... [
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Antandre f Greek MythologyIn Greek Mythology, Antandre was an Amazonian warrior. She was one of Penthesilea's twelve companions at Troy. Her name means, "She Who Precedes Men".
Astynome Αστυνόμη f Greek MythologyFeminine form of
Astynomos. Alternatively, the second element could be derived from the related Greek words νομός
(nomós) meaning "district", from νέμω
(nemo) meaning "I divide, I distribute", or from νομή
(nome) meaning "a pasture, a grazing" or "spreading, multiplication." This is the name of several women in Greek mythology, including the mother of
Calydon by
Ares, a woman commonly called
Chryseis in the Iliad of Homer, and one of the children of
Niobe (a Niobid).
Astyoche Ἀστυόχη f Greek MythologyFeminine form of
Astyochos. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including two nymphs and several princesses.
Caliadne Καλιαδν f Greek MythologyMeans "beautiful and holy". From the Greek
kalos (καλή) 'beautiful' and
adnos (αδνος) 'holy'. In Greek mythology she is a naiad of the river Nile in Egypt, a daughter of the god of the Nile,
Neilus... [
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Castalia Κασταλια f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek Κασταλία
(Kastalia), which is of uncertain origin, possibly related to Greek καθαρός
(katharos) meaning "clean, spotless, pure" or κασσύω
(kassuô) "to stitch"... [
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Chaldene Χαλδηνή f Astronomy, Greek MythologyOne of Jupiter's moons, named for a character in Greek mythology whose name is variously given as Chaldene, Caldene, Calchedonia, or Chalcea.
Chariklo Χαρικλώ f Greek MythologyPossibly means "graceful spinner" from Greek χάρις
(charis) meaning "grace, kindness" and κλώθω
(klotho) meaning "to spin, to twist by spinning"... [
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Cleoboea Κλεόβοια f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Κλεόβοια
(Kleoboia), in which the first element is κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory". The second element, which is also found in
Euboea,
Meliboea and
Periboea, is possibly derived from the Greek verb βοάω
(boao) meaning "to shout, to proclaim" (also "to roar" and "to howl" when used of the wind)... [
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Clytippe f Greek MythologyOne of the many daughters of Thespius and Megamede. She consorted with Heracles and gave birth to a son Eurycapys.
Ctesylla Κτήσυλλα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Κτήσυλλα
(Ktesylla), derived from Greek κτῆσις
(ktesis) meaning "acquisition, possession, property", which is ultimately derived from Greek κτάομαι
(ktaomai) meaning "to acquire, to procure for oneself" as well as "to possess"... [
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Deityche Δηιτύχη f Greek MythologyEtymology uncertain, perhaps derived from
δηιόω (dêioô) meaning "to destroy" and
τῠ́χη (túkhē) meaning "an act of god, fate, fortune".
Despoine Δεσποινη f Greek MythologyMeans “lady, queen, mistress (of a household)” in Greek, derived from Proto-Indo-European *
dems-pota- (“house-powerful”). This was an epithet or title of the Greek goddesses
Persephone,
Artemis and
Hekate, and the common name of a Greek fertility goddess who was worshipped alongside her mother
Demeter in an Arcadian mystery-cult; her true name was revealed only to the initiates... [
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Dexamene Δεξαμένη f Greek MythologyMeans "reservoir, tank, receptacle" or "one who receives, one who is receptive", derived from Greek δέχομαι
(dekhomai) meaning "to receive, accept". This is the name of one of the Nereids.
Dictynna Δικτυννα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Δίκτυννα
(Diktynna) which was associated with Greek δίκτυα
(diktya) "hunting nets". This was an epithet of the Cretan goddess
Britomartis, allegedly given for the fishermen's nets into which she leaped from Mount Dikte on Crete... [
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Diopatre Διοπατρη f Greek MythologyThe name of a naiad of a spring of the river Sperkheios on Mount Othrys in Malis (northern Greece). She was loved by the god Poseidon, who transformed her sisters into poplar-trees in order to seduce her unhindered... [
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Dynamene Δυναμένη f Greek Mythology, TheatreMeans "she who can" or "the capable one" from Greek δυναμένη
(dynamenê), a participle of the verb δύναμαι
(dynamai) "to be able, to have power, be strong enough". In Greek mythology this name was borne by one of the Nereids... [
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Dysnomia f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek
dys "bad, wrong, difficult" and Greek
nomos "custom, tradition, moral law". In Greek mythology, Dysnomia is the personification of lawlessness.
Eidothea Ειδοθεα f Greek MythologyThe name of a nymph desired by
Poseidon. The name is derived from the suffix element
ειδο (eido-), perhaps meaning "knowing" or "shapely", and the element
θεα (thea) meaning "goddess".
Eriphyle Ἐριφύλη f Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekMeans "(of a) great nation" in Greek, from the intensive prefix ἐρι-
(eri-) "very, much" combined with φυλή
(phylê) "race, tribe". In Greek mythology this name was borne by the wife of Amphiaraos and daughter of Lysimache and Talaos, king of Argos.
Eukelade Ευκελάδη f Greek Mythology, AstronomyThe name of one of Jupiter's moons. It was named in 2005, allegedly after a mythological character described by some Greek writers as one of the Muses.
Eulabeia Εὐλάβεια f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun εὐλάβεια
(eulabeia) meaning "discretion, caution". In Greek mythology, Eulabeia was the spirit and personification of discretion, caution and circumspection.
Eulimene f Greek MythologyEulimene ( Eulimenê means 'she of good haven' or 'good-harbour-woman') was the name of two characters in Greek mythology.... [
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Euryclea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of
Eurykleia. In Greek mythology, Euryclea was the wet nurse of Odysseus' son Telemachus. She was the first to recognize Odysseus when he returned to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Eurycyda Εὐρυκύδα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Derived from Greek εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "broad" and κῦδος
(kydos) meaning "glory". This was the name of an Elean princess in Greek mythology, the daughter of King Endymion of Elis.
Eurypyle Εὐρυπύλη f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun πύλη
(pyle) meaning "gate, entrance".... [
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Euthenia Εὐθηνία f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek εὐθηνία
(euthenia) meaning "prosperity, plenty, abundance". In Greek mythology Euthenia was the personification of abundance and plenty.
Evaechme Εὐαίχμη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Εὐαίχμη
(Euaichme), which was composed of Greek εὐ-
(eu-) meaning "good" and αἰχμή
(aichme) "point of a spear, battle". In Greek mythology this name was borne by a daughter of Herakles' son Hyllos.
Hegemone Ἡγεμόνη f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun ἡγεμόνη
(hegemone) meaning "female leader, queen", which thus makes this name the feminine form of
Hegemon.... [
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Hemithea Ημιθέα f Greek MythologyMeans "demigoddess" in Greek. In Greek myth this name belonged to a goddess who was formerly the mortal woman
Molpadia. It was also borne by the sister of Tenes, locked in a chest with her brother and cast out to sea and together landing on an island where Tenes reigned as king... [
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Henioche Ἡνιόχη f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἡνίοχος
(hêniochos) meaning "charioteer, driver, one who holds the reins", itself derived in part from the word ἡνία
(hênia) "reins, bridle". In Greek mythology this was an epithet of the goddess Hera... [
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Hesychia Ἡσυχία f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun ἡσυχία
(hesychia) meaning "rest, quiet". In Greek mythology, this is the name of a daemon or spirit of quiet, rest, silence and stillness.
Heurippa Εὑρίππα f Greek MythologyMeans "horse finder", derived from Greek εὑρίσκειν
(heuriskein) meaning "to find; find out, discover; get, gain, procure" and ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse"... [
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Hilaeira Ἱλάειρα f Greek MythologyMeans "softly-shining" in Greek (probably from ἱλαρός
(hilaros) "cheerful, bright"; compare
Hilarius). In Greek myth the sisters Hilaeira and Phoebe, commonly referred to as the Leucippides (being daughters of Leucippus of Mycenae), were carried off by
Castor and
Pollux, who were charmed by their beauty... [
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Himerope ῾Ιμερόπη f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἵμερος
(himeros) meaning "longing, yearning after" (as well as "desire, love" - compare
Himeros) and οψ
(ops) meaning "face, eye"... [
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Histiaea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of
Histiaia. In Greek mythology, the nymph Histiaea was one of the daughters of Hyrieus. The ancient town of Histiaea (later called Oreum) in northern Euboea was named in her honour.
Histiaia Ἱστιαία f Greek MythologyThe meaning of this Greek name is a bit uncertain; it may have been derived from Greek
histia "feast" or from Greek
histiē "hearth" (see
Hestia)... [
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Hylonome Ὑλονόμη f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ὑλονόμος
(hylonomos) meaning "living in the woods". In Greek mythology this was the name of a female centaur.
Iphthime Ἰφθίμη f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἴφθιμος
(iphthimos) "stout, strong", a word which meant "comely, goodly" when applied to women. This name was borne by a sister of Penelope in Homer's epic the 'Odyssey'.
Kapheira Καφείρα f Greek MythologyPossibly means "stormy breath", derived from the hypothetical Ancient Greek word
*kaphos meaning "to breath, gasp" (compare κάπτω
(kapto) "to gulp down") and εἴρ
(eir), which might mean "hurricane"... [
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Keroessa Κερόεσσα f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek κερόεις
(keroeis) meaning "horned" (feminine κερόεσσα
(keroessa)). In Greek mythology Keroessa was the daughter of Io by Zeus and mother of
Byzas, founder of Byzantium... [
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Lampetia Λαμπετιη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Λαμπετίη
(Lampetiê), a derivative of λαμπετάω
(lampetaô) "to shine". In Greek mythology Lampetia and her sister Phaethousa were two nymphs who pastured the sacred herds of the sun god Helios on the mythical island of Thrinakie, or Thrinacia.
Leiagore f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Leiagore (Lêagorê means 'assembler' or addressing the people') was the Nereid of assembling fish or navies. She was one of the 50 marine-nymph daughters of the 'Old Man of the Sea'
Nereus and the Oceanid
Doris.
Leucosia Λευκωσια f Greek Mythology (Latinized)From Greek Λευκωσια
(Leukosia), possibly derived from λευκος
(leukos) meaning "bright, clear, white" and οὐσία
(ousia) "being" or "substance, essence". According to some writers, there were three Sirens: Leucosia,
Parthenope and
Ligeia.
Lysithoe Λυσιθόη f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek λύσις
(lysis) meaning "a release, loosening" and θοός
(thoos) meaning "swift, nimble". This is another name for
Lysithea, however, it may have belonged to a different figure.
Marpesia Μαρπησία f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μάρπτω
(márptô) "to take hold of, to seize, to catch". This was the name of an Amazonian queen in Greek mythology. A chapter is dedicated to Marpesia and her sister Lampedo in Boccaccio's 'On Famous Women' (1374).
Marpessa Μάρπησσα f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μάρπτω
(márptô) "to take hold of, to seize, to catch" (cf.
Marpesia), with the alleged meaning "the robbed one". In Homer's 'Iliad' this name belonged to the wife of the hero
Idas... [
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Melantho Μελανθώ f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μελανθης
(melanthes) "black". This is the name of several minor figures in Greek mythology. It also occurs in Homer's epic the 'Odyssey' belonging to the favourite maid of Penelope, who is described as "sharp-tongued", and is later hanged alongside the other maids who had lain with Penelope's suitors; she is the sister of
Melanthios, an insolent goatherd killed by Odysseus.
Metanira Μετάνειρα f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Metanira (Ancient Greek: Metaneira or Metaenira; also Meganeira) was a queen of Eleusis and wife of Celeus.
Molpadia Μολπαδια f Greek MythologyMeans "divine song" from Greek μολπή (
molpê) "song" and διά (
dia) "divine, heavenly" (related to Διος (
Dios) "of
Zeus"). In Greek mythology, this was the name of an Amazon.
Nemertes Νημερτής f Greek MythologyThe name of a nereid in Greek mythology, meaning "truthful" or "unerring counsel"
Nonacris Νώνακρις f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Nonacris was the wife of King Lycaon of Arcadia and mother of Callisto.
Orthosia Ὀρθωσία f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ὄρθωσις
(orthosis) meaning "prosperity". Orthosia or Orthosie was one of the Horae (Greek goddesses associated with times and seasons).
Pamphile Παμφίλη f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyFeminine form of
Pamphilos. This was the name of a legendary woman who invented silk weaving on the Greek island of Kos. A historic bearer was Pamphile of Epidaurus, a 1st-century historian who was much esteemed in antiquity for her
Historical Commentaries... [
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Pandemos Πάνδημος f & m Greek MythologyFrom Greek πάνδημος
(pandemos) meaning "of all people, belonging to all people; public, common", composed of πᾶν
(pan) "all" and δῆμος
(demos) "the people"... [
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Pasiphaë f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πασιφαής
(pasiphaēs) meaning "shining on all", which is ultimately derived from Greek πᾶς
(pas) meaning "all, for all, of all" combined with Greek φάος
(phaos) meaning "light" (related to Greek φῶς
(phos) "light")... [
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Pasithea Πασιθεα, Πασιθεη f Greek MythologyMeans "goddess of all", derived from Greek πᾶς
(pas) meaning "all, for all, of all" combined with Greek θεα
(thea) meaning "goddess". In Greek mythology she was one of the Charites, married to
Hypnos, the god of sleep and dreams; she may have been regarded as a goddess of rest and relaxation or of hallucinations and hallucinogenic drugs.
Peisinoe Πεισινόη f Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πεῖσα
(peisa) meaning "obedience" or the Greek noun πεῖσις
(peisis) meaning "persuasion". Both words are ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω
(peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)"... [
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Philonoe Φιλονόη f Greek MythologyThe name of a number of characters in Greek mythology. Philonoe is derived from
νοέω (noeō) meaning "to intend, to perceive, to see, to understand" and
φίλος (philos) meaning "beloved".
Philotes Φιλοτης f Greek MythologyMeans "friendship" or "affection" in Greek. Philotes was the Greek goddess of friendship and affection. Her Roman equivalent is Amicitia.
Phrontis Φρόντις m & f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun φροντίς
(phrontis) meaning "thought, care, attention", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Pleiades m & f Greek Mythology, AstronomyName of a star cluster, likely meaning "to sail", from the ancient Greek 'plein'. Also used in Greek mythology, the Pleiades were the seven daughters of
Pleione and
Atlas, thus meaning "daughters of Pleione".
Proioxis Προΐωξις f Greek MythologyEtymology unknown. The Greek mythological personification of onrush or persuit in battle.
Prosymna Προσυμνα f Greek MythologyMeans "celebrate in song". This is the name of one of the Asterionides, Naiads who nursed the goddess Hera in her infancy.
Satyrion f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek
satyros meaning "satyr" (see also
Satyros). In Greek mythology, this was the name of a nymph who had a son with Poseidon.
Sebethis Σεβηθίς f Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Ancient Greek, meaning "fast-flowing" or "to go with impetus". This was the name of a nymph in Greek mythology, a daughter of the eponymous god of the Sebeto river, mother of
Oebalus, and wife of
Telon.
Tabliope Ταβλιόπη f Literature, Greek MythologyA made-up name of a 'Muse' that is a comic invention of Palladas, a late Greek poet and epigrammatist, appearing in his epigram found in book 11 (Humorous and convivial - Scoptic - Σκωπτικά) of
Anthologia Palatina... [
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Telegone Τηλεγόνη f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek τῆλε (
tele) meaning "far, from afar, far off" and γονη (
gone) "birth, offspring".
Thamyris Θάμυρις m & f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyAs a masculine name, it belonged to a bard who claimed he could out-perform the Muses. When he lost the competition, they punished him by taking both his skill and his eye-sight away.... [
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Themisto Θεμιστώ f Greek MythologyFrom Greek
θεμιστος (
themistos) which means "belonging to the law", or "belonging to the customs". It is therefore related to
Themis.... [
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Theobule Θεοβούλη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Θεοβούλη
(Theoboule) meaning "divine will", derived from θεός
(theos) "god" and βουλή
(boule) "will, volition". This is said to be the source of Σίβυλλα
(Sibylla) (see
Sibyl) via Doric Σιοβόλλα
(Siobolla)... [
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Tithorea Τιθορεα f Greek MythologyEtymology uncertain. In Greek mythology, Tithorea was a Phocian nymph of Mount Parnassus, from whom the town of Tithorea, previously called Neon, was believed to have derived its name.
Xenodike Ξενοδίκη f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest" combined with the Greek noun δίκη
(dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage".