Macris
Sign in to saveIn Greek mythology, Macris ( a reference to the elongated shape of Euboea) also called Nysa (), is a daughter of Aristaeus who reared the goddess Hera in her youth, before incurring the wrath of the goddess and being banished by her.
Key facts
- Deity.type
- Greek
- Deity.name
- Macris
- Deity.deity_of
- Eponym of Macris
- Deity.abode
- Euboea, later Corfu
- Deity.parents
- Aristaeus
- Deity.siblings
- Actaeon
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Encyclopedic overview
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- Family
- Mythology
- Symbolism
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
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In Greek mythology, Macris ( a reference to the elongated shape of Euboea) also called Nysa (), is a daughter of Aristaeus who reared the goddess Hera in her youth, before incurring the wrath of the goddess and being banished by her.
== Family == Macris was a daughter of Aristaeus, a rustic god and son of Apollo. She was also called Nysa.
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