Cyane

Greek Mythology

Cyane, sometimes anglicized as Kyane, is a naiad from Sicily in Greek mythology. Her name comes from the Ancient Greek word meaning “dark blue”. She tried to prevent Hades from abducting Persephone, who was her playmate. Cyane's story appears in Ovid's poem Metamorphoses.

Mythological type: Naiad
Associated myth: She tried to stop Hades abducting Persephone
Literary source: Ovid's Metamorphoses

Sources and credits

Article: Cyane (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q1423058
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