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Oceanid in Greek mythology
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In Greek mythology, Phaeno (Ancient Greek: Φαινώ Phainô means 'appear, reveal, shine') was one of the 3,000 Oceanids, water-nymph daughters of the Titans Oceanus and his sister-spouse Tethys.

Mythology

Along with her sisters, Phaeno was one of the companions of Persephone when the daughter of Demeter was abducted by Hades.

Notes

  1. ^ Homeric Hymn to Demeter 418; Pausanias, 4.30.4.

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