Astris
In Greek mythology, Astris (Ancient Greek: Ἀστρὶς) or AsteriaParada, p. 30. was, in Nonnus's Dionysiaca,Nonnus, Dionysiaca 17.282, 23.236, 26.355, 27.199–203, 33.151–152. Rouse, [https://archive.org/details/dionysiaca02nonnuoft/page/52 p. 52 n. c] says the name Astris is a Nonnus invention. one of the Heliades, daughters of Helios, either by the Oceanid ClymeneNonnus, Dionysiaca 17.282 or the Oceanid Ceto.Nonnus, Dionysiaca 26.351–355 She married the river god Hydaspes (the modern Jhelum River) and became mother of Deriades, king of the Indians.Rouse, [https://archive.org/details/dionysiaca02nonnuoft/page/52 p. 52 n. b].
Other uses
The third stage of the ELDO Europa rocket was named after the deity : Astris.{{cn|date=March 2023}}
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References
- Nonnus, Dionysiaca; translated by Rouse, W H D, II Books XVI–XXXV. Loeb Classical Library No. 345, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1940. [https://archive.org/stream/dionysiaca02nonnuoft#page/n5/mode/2up Internet Archive]
- Parada, Carlos, Genealogical Guide to Greek Mythology, Jonsered, Paul Åströms Förlag, 1993. {{ISBN|978-91-7081-062-6}}.
Category:Indian characters in Greek mythology
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