Taygete - Wikipedia
In Classical Greek mythology, Taygete (/ t eɪ ˈ ɪ dʒ ə t iː /; Ancient Greek: Ταϋγέτη, Ancient Greek: [taːyɡétɛː], Modern Greek:) was a nymph, one of the Pleiades according to the Bibliotheca (3.10.1) and a companion of Artemis, in her archaic role as potnia theron, "Mistress of the animals", with its likely roots in prehistory.
Taygete • Facts and Information on the Goddess Taygete
Oct 21, 2019 · The Greek goddess Taygete (pronounced t-ai-IH-j-eh-t-ee). whose named means long-necked, is one of the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione. The daughters (Taygete, Maia, Celaeno, Alcyone, Electra, Sterope and Merope) are mountain nymphs also known as …
TAYGETE - Laconian Pleiad Nymph of Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology Taygete was the Pleiad star- and mountain-nymph of the Taygetus Mountains in Laconia, southern Greece. She was loved by Zeus. Their son Lacedaemon was the ancestor of the kings of Sparta.
Taygete in Greek Mythology - Greek Legends and Myths
Feb 3, 2024 · Taygete was one of the more famous of the nymphs of Greek mythology. Taygete was a daughter of the Titan Atlas, and a lover of the supreme god Zeus.
Taygete - World Mythos
Dec 18, 2024 · Taygete is one of the lesser-known figures in Greek mythology, yet her story is intertwined with themes of beauty, tragedy, and the complexities of divine interactions. She is one of the Pleiades , a group of seven sisters who are often associated with the stars.
Taygete | Greek mythology | Britannica
Learn about this topic in these articles: …the Oceanid Pleione: Maia, Electra, Taygete, Celaeno, Alcyone, Sterope, and Merope. They all had children by gods (except Merope, who married Sisyphus). Other articles where Taygete is discussed: Pleiades: …the Oceanid Pleione: Maia, Electra, Taygete, Celaeno, Alcyone, Sterope, and Merope.
Taygete | Facts, Information, and Mythology - Encyclopedia Mythica
Taygete. A daughter of Atlas and Pleione, one of the Pleiades. 1 By Zeus she became the mother of Lacedaemon 2 and of Eurotas. 3 Mount Taygetus, in Laconia, derived its name from her. 4. According to some traditions, Taygete refused to yield to the embraces of Zeus, and in order to secure her against him, Artemis metamorphosed her
PLEIADES - Star Nymphs of Greek Mythology
"To Atlas and Okeanos' (Oceanus') daughter Pleione were born on Arkadian Kyllene (Arcadian Cyllene) seven daughters called the Pleiades, whose names are Alkyone (Alcyone), Merope, Kelaino (Celaeno), Elektra (Electra), Sterope, Taygete, and Maia.
Taygete - Nymphs, Classical Mythology
Ta gete, one of the Pleiades and daughter of Atlas and Pleïone, sought refuge with Artemis, who transformed her into a doe with golden horns in an attempt to protect her from Zeus. Despite the disguise, Zeus ravished her, and Ta gete later became the mother of Lacedaemon, founder of Sparta. In her honor, Mount Ta g...
Taygete | Greek-Goddesses Wiki - Fandom
Taygete was a Pleiad Nymph in Greek Mythology. Taygete was born to the Titans, Pleione and Atlas as one of the seven Pleiades. Her other siblings are The Hyade Nymphs, and Hyas, a minor god of seasonal rains.