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2011-11-27 1916
Aegina
Biographical Information
Location
Island of Aigina
Physical information
Type of Nymph
Naiad
Gender
Female
Family information
Family members
Asopos & Metope (Parents)

Aiakos (Child by Zeus)

Menoitios (Child by Aktor)


Aegina was a Naiad nymph loved by the god Zeus. He carried her off in the guise of an eagle to the island of Aigina which was named after her.

Notes and References[]

  1. http://www.theoi.com/Nymphe/NympheAigina.html
  2. http://www.mythicalcreatureslist.com/mythical-creature/Aegina
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