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- proper noun Greek mythology A
nymph orminor sea goddess ofGreek mythology . - proper noun astronomy 35 Leukothea, the
asteroid .
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Poseidon is forced to withdraw, and, though his companions perish and the ship is wrecked, the nymph Leukothea brings a magic veil which ensures the hero's safety and he swims to the shore.
The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas Charles Annesley
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Consus, was identified with the Greek ocean-god Poseidon because horse-races were a characteristic feature of the festivals of each; and the old Roman goddess of women and of childbirth was given as her Greek parallel the Greek goddess Leukothea, the helper of those in peril at sea, because in both cases slaves were forbidden to take part in the cult.
The Religion of Numa And Other Essays on the Religion of Ancient Rome Jesse Benedict Carter 1894
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(Image: American Journal of Archaeology: Terracotta head of a deity from Pyrgi (Leukothea?
Archive 2008-07-01 Jan 2008
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(Image: American Journal of Archaeology: Terracotta head of a deity from Pyrgi (Leukothea?
The Goddess and the Moon... Jan 2008
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