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Polydora
(206 words)

(Πολυδώρα/Polydṓra).

[German version]

[1] Oceanid

One of the Oceanids (Hes. Theog. 354).

Binder, Carsten (Kiel)

[German version]

[2] Daughter of Danaus

Daughter of Danaus, by the river god Spercheius (Nicander fr. 41 Schneider) or by Peneius (Pherecydes FGrH 3 F 8); mother of Dryops.

Binder, Carsten (Kiel)

[German version]

[3] Half-sister of Achilles

Daughter of Peleus and Antigone [2], (half-)sister of Achilles [1] (Pher…

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Binder, Carsten (Kiel), “Polydora”, in: Brill’s New Pauly, Antiquity volumes edited by: Hubert Cancik and , Helmuth Schneider, English Edition by: Christine F. Salazar, Classical Tradition volumes edited by: Manfred Landfester, English Edition by: Francis G. Gentry. Consulted online on 22 May 2022 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1574-9347_bnp_e1001390>
First published online: 2006
First print edition: 9789004122598, 20110510



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