Callidice
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In Greek mythology, Callidice (/kəˈlɪdɪsiː/; Template:Langx) is a feminine name attributed to several individuals.
- Callidice, an Eleusinian princess as one of the daughters of King Celeus and Metaneira, sister of Cleisidice, Demo and Callithoe.[1]
- Callidice, one of the Danaids. She married (and killed) Pandion, son of Aegyptus[2]
- Callidice, queen of Thesprotia and wife of Odysseus. She and Odysseus had a son Polypoetes. According to the Telegony, Odysseus was sent on another voyage by the gods after killing all of Penelope's suitors. When Callidice died, Odysseus returned home to Ithaca, leaving their son to rule.[3]
See also
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- ^ Homeric Hymn 2 to Demeter 109 ff.
- ^ Apollodorus, 2.1.5.
- ^ Apollodorus, Epitome 7.34–35
References
- Apollodorus, The Library with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. ISBN 0-674-99135-4. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.
- The Homeric Hymns and Homerica with an English Translation by Hugh G. Evelyn-White. Homeric Hymns. Cambridge, MA., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1914. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.
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