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Phaethusa

Daughter of Helios and Neaera, in Greek mythology

In Greek mythology, Phaethusa or Phaëthusa (Ancient Greek: Φαέθουσα Phaéthousa, "radiance") was a daughter of the sun god Helios. She and her sister Lampetia watched over their father's sacred herds of cattle and sheep on the island of Thrinacia (Sicily or Malta). Phaethusa wielded a silver crook and herded the sheep.

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In Greek mythology, Phaethusa or Phaëthusa (Ancient Greek: Φαέθουσα Phaéthousa, "radiance") was a daughter of the sun god Helios. She and her sister Lampetia watched over their father's sacred herds of cattle and sheep on the island of Thrinacia (Sicily or Malta). Phaethusa wielded a silver crook and herded the sheep.

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