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Philyra e Saturno, by Parmigianino, oil on panel, 16th century
In Greek mythology, Philyra or Phillyra (Ancient Greek: Φιλύρα, romanized: Philýra, lit. 'linden-tree'; pronounced /ˈfɪlərə/ or /fɪˈlaɪrə/, fih-LYE-rah or FIL-uh-ruh; or /fɪˈliːrə/, fee-LEE-rah) was one of the 3,000 Oceanids, water-nymph daughters of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys.
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