Ionides
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In Greek mythology
, the Ionides were a sisterhood of water nymphs. Their individial names were Calliphaea, Synallasis (or Synallaxis), Pegaea and Iasis.
The Ionides dwelt at Elis
, where they had a sanctuary near a spring flowing into River Cytherus
, and were said to have the power to cure all kinds of disease. Their surname was thought to have come from the name of Ion, son of Gargettus.
Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece...
, the Ionides were a sisterhood of water nymphs. Their individial names were Calliphaea, Synallasis (or Synallaxis), Pegaea and Iasis.
The Ionides dwelt at Elis
Elis
Elis, or Eleia is an ancient district that corresponds with the modern Elis peripheral unit...
, where they had a sanctuary near a spring flowing into River Cytherus
Kytheros
Not to be confused with Kythera islandKytheros or Cytherus may refer to:*Kytheros a River-God of Elis in West Peloponnesos*Kytheros an ancient Athenian Deme-References:**The Political Organization of Attica By John S. Traill...
, and were said to have the power to cure all kinds of disease. Their surname was thought to have come from the name of Ion, son of Gargettus.