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Aganippe
Biographical Information
Location
Mount Helikon, Boiotia, Central Greece
Also known as
Αγανιππη
Physical information
Gender
Female
Family information
Family members
Termessos (Father)
Other Information
Powers/Weapons
The waters of her spring give great inspiration
Nymph Of
The spring of Aganippe


Aganippe was the Naiad Nymph of the spring of Aganippe on Mount Helikon (Helicon) in Boiotia, central Greece. She was a daughter of the local river-god Termessos. She lives by a magical spring that gives great inspiration to anyone who drinks from it.

Aganippe may be the same as Eupheme, nurse of the Mousai.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.theoi.com/Nymphe/NympheAganippe.html
  2. http://www.mythicalcreatureslist.com/mythical-creature/Aganippe
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