Anthelea

Lesserwell-documentedGreek mythologyAncient Greece (mythic genealogical tradition)

Anthelea (Ancient Greek: Ἀνθήλεια) is a named figure in Greek myth listed among the Danaïdes. Surviving references record her parentage (daughter of Danaus and Polyxo) and that she married Cisseus, son of Aegyptus and Caliadne; no independent deeds, powers, appearance, or cult are attested in the cited sources.

Origin

Anthelea appears in classical genealogical lists as one of the fifty daughters of Danaus (the Danaïdes). The cited sources identify her specifically as a daughter of Danaus by Polyxo and record her marriage to Cisseus, son of Aegyptus and Caliadne. The surviving references do not provide a narrative origin or individual mythic episode centered on Anthelea beyond these filiations.

Appearance

Not attested in the cited sources. The available materials do not describe Anthelea's physical appearance or iconography.

Abilities

Not attested in the cited sources. Anthelea is recorded only by familial relationships (daughter of Danaus and Polyxo; wife of Cisseus) and no powers, deeds, or distinctive behaviors are attributed to her in the provided references.

Weaknesses & Wards

Weaknesses

  • other
    None attested

Wards

  • other
    None attested

Community Record

Sources
  1. [1]
    Anthelea - Wikipedia. Wikipedia, entry 'Anthelea' (citing Apollodorus, The Library for genealogical details).wiki
  2. [2]
    Antheleia (Q4771566) - Wikidata. Wikidata entry for Antheleia, identifying her as a Greek mythical character, daughter of Danaus.wiki
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