Thelxinoë
Greek mythological figures
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In Greek mythology, Thelxinoë (/θɛlkˈsɪnoʊ.iː/[1]; Ancient Greek: Θελξινόη, romanized: Thelxinóē, lit. 'mind-charming') was a name attributed to the following four characters:
- Thelxinoë, one of the sirens. Also known as Thelxiopê (Θελξιόπη) or Thelxiepia/ Thelxiepeia (Θελξιέπεια).[2]
- Thelxinoë, one of the four later recognized Muses in Greek tradition. She and her sisters Aoede, Arche and Melete[3] were regarded as daughters of Zeus by Plusia.[4] She was linked with the charming of the mind as a Muse. The moon of Jupiter Thelxinoe is named after her.
- Thelxinoë, one of Semele's attendants.[5]
- Thelxinoëa, also Thelxionoea or Thelxineia, one of the so-called Praxidicae (the other two were Alacomenia and Aulis), daughters of King Ogyges of Boeotia.[6]
