Lilaea
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In Greek mythology
, Lilaea was a Naiad of a spring of the same name, daughter of the river god Cephissus.
The town of Lilaea in Phocis
and the asteroid 213 Lilaea
are named after her.
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...
, Lilaea was a Naiad of a spring of the same name, daughter of the river god Cephissus.
The town of Lilaea in Phocis
Phocis
Phocis is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the administrative region of Central Greece. It stretches from the western mountainsides of Parnassus on the east to the mountain range of Vardousia on the west, upon the Gulf of Corinth...
and the asteroid 213 Lilaea
213 Lilaea
213 Lilaea is a large Main belt asteroid. It is classified as an F-type asteroid. As with C-type asteroids, its composition is primitive and rich in carbon.It was discovered by C. H. F...
are named after her.