Clonia or Kloniê (
Ancient Greek
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: Κλονιη from ''kloneô'' "wildly-rushing") is a
nymph
A nymph (; ; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specific place, land ...
in Greek mythology, consort of
Hyrieus In Greek mythology, Hyrieus (; ) was the eponym of Hyria (Boeotia), Hyria in Boeotia, where he dwelt and where Orion (mythology), Orion (see below) was born; some sources though place him either in Thrace or on Chios.Hyginus (Fabulae), Hyginus, ''Fa ...
. By her, he became the father of
Nycteus and
Lycus.
Pseudo-Apollodorus
The ''Bibliotheca'' (Ancient Greek: ), is a compendium of Greek myths and heroic legends, genealogical tables and histories arranged in three books, generally dated to the first or second century AD. The work is commonly described as having been ...
, ''Bibliotheke'
3.10.1
cf
3.5.5
which calls the father of Lycus and Nycteus Chthonius
In Greek mythology, the name Chthonius or Chthonios (, , "of the earth or underworld") may refer to:
*Chthonius, an Egyptian prince as one of the sons of King Aegyptus. His mother was the naiad Caliadne and thus full brother of Eurylochus, ...
( "earthman", one of the Spartoi
In Greek myth, dragon's teeth (, ''odontes (tou) drakontos'') feature prominently in the legends of the Phoenician prince Cadmus and in Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece. In each case, the dragons are present and breathe fire. Their teeth, ...
)
References
Klonie (Clonia) at theoi.com
Nymphs
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