Erytheis (Erytheia)

Erytheis (Erytheia)

Lesserwell-documentedancient Greek mythology (attested in modern summaries)Greek mythological world
Origin

The cited sources identify Erytheis/Erytheia by category rather than by an independent birth narrative. In those summaries she is listed among the Hesperides, a group of nymphs sometimes called the Atlantides from their reputed father Atlas. The available material does not provide a distinct origin tale for Erytheis herself; her role and genealogical placement are derived from collective lists and descriptions of the Hesperides in modern reference entries.

Appearance

The provided sources do not record any independent physical description of Erytheis/Erytheia. She is identified only as one of the Hesperides, and the sources do not differentiate her appearance from the general category of nymphs; no details such as clothing, coloration, or distinguishing marks are given in the cited material.

Abilities

According to the cited summaries, Erytheis's attributed function derives from membership in the Hesperides: tending the sacred garden in which Hera's trees bear golden apples. The sources state the Hesperides "tend the garden" but do not ascribe further individual powers, feats, or unique behaviours to Erytheis. The label Atlantides (from Atlas) registers a genealogical affiliation but does not add specific abilities in the provided accounts.

Community Record

Sources
  1. [1]
    Hesperides. Wikipedia, Hesperides: "In Greek mythology, the Hesperides are the nymphs who tend the garden in which grow the trees of Hera which bear golden apples. They were also called the Atlantides from their reputed father, Atlas."wiki
  2. [2]
    Erytheia (Wikidata entry Q29470201). Wikidata entry summary: "nymph in Greek mythology, one of the Hesperids."wiki
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