Rhapso
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In Greek mythology
, Rhapso (Greek: Ῥαψώ) was a nymph
or a minor goddess worshipped at Athens. According to some, she is associated with the Moirae
(as a fate goddess) and Eileithyia (as a birth goddess); she somehow organized a man's thread of life, at birth, by some sort of stitching work (similar to Clotho
of the Fates
). And according to others, she was possibly a patroness of seamstresses. She is known solely from an inscription of the 4th century BCE, found at Phaleron
. Her name apparently derives from the Greek verb ῥάπτω "to sew" or "to stitch".
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...
, Rhapso (Greek: Ῥαψώ) was a nymph
Nymph
A nymph in Greek mythology is a female minor nature deity typically associated with a particular location or landform. Different from gods, nymphs are generally regarded as divine spirits who animate nature, and are usually depicted as beautiful, young nubile maidens who love to dance and sing;...
or a minor goddess worshipped at Athens. According to some, she is associated with the Moirae
Moirae
The Moirae, Moerae or Moirai , in Greek mythology, were the white-robed incarnations of destiny . Their number became fixed at three...
(as a fate goddess) and Eileithyia (as a birth goddess); she somehow organized a man's thread of life, at birth, by some sort of stitching work (similar to Clotho
Clotho
Clotho is one of the Three Fates or Moirae, in ancient Greek mythology. Her Roman equivalent is Nona. Clotho was responsible for spinning the thread of human life. She also made major decisions, such as when a person was born, thus in effect controlling people's lives...
of the Fates
The Fates
The Fates were three mythological goddesses and may refer to:*Moirae the Fates of Greek mythology*Parcae, the Fates of Roman mythology*Norns, numerous female beings who determine the fate or future of a person in Germanic paganism...
). And according to others, she was possibly a patroness of seamstresses. She is known solely from an inscription of the 4th century BCE, found at Phaleron
Faliro
Faliro is a seaside suburb 8 km southwest of downtown Athens. There are two communities sharing the name: Palaio and Neo Faliro. Palaio Faliro is a municipality, whereas Neo Faliro is part of the town of Piraeus...
. Her name apparently derives from the Greek verb ῥάπτω "to sew" or "to stitch".