Iache

Summary

In Greek mythology, Iache (Ancient Greek: Ἰάχη Iakhê means 'cry, shout, shriek'[1]) was one of the 3,000 Oceanids, water-nymph daughters of the Titans Oceanus and his sister-spouse Tethys.[1][2]

Mythology edit

Along with her sisters, Iache was one of the companions of Persephone when the daughter of Demeter was abducted by Hades.[2]

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b Bane, Theresa (2013). Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 187. ISBN 9780786471119.
  2. ^ a b Homeric Hymn to Demeter 419

References edit

  • The Homeric Hymns and Homerica with an English Translation by Hugh G. Evelyn-White. Homeric Hymns. Cambridge, MA.,Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1914. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.