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Megisto (mythology)

In this article we are going to thoroughly explore Megisto (mythology), a topic that has captured the attention of people of all ages and interests. Megisto (mythology) is an area of ​​interest that has emerged as a cultural phenomenon in recent years, attracting the interest of academics, professionals and the general public. As Megisto (mythology) continues to grow in popularity, it is important to understand its impact on our current society and its relevance in various aspects of everyday life. Throughout this article, we will examine the different perspectives and approaches related to Megisto (mythology), as well as the implications this phenomenon has on our modern world.

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In Greek mythology, Megisto (Ancient Greek: Μεγιστώ, romanized: Megistṓ, lit. 'the greatest') is, in some accounts, another form for Callisto,[1] the mother of Arcas by Zeus.[2] She was also called Themisto, daughter of Inachus.[3]

Family

Megisto was of royal blood due to her father being Ceteus, son of King Lycaon of Arcadia.[2]

Mythology

Like Callisto, Megisto suffered the same fate like hers in which she was transformed as well into a bear. Her father, Ceteus, is represented in the sky as the Kneeler as he seems to be kneeling on one knee, lamenting her daughter's fate and holding up outstretched hands to heaven, asking for the gods to restore her to him.[2]

Notes

  1. ^ Forbes Irving 1990, p. 203.
  2. ^ a b c Hyginus, De astronomia 2.1.6, and 2.6.2, with Araethus of Tegea as authority
  3. ^ Eustathius ad Homer, Iliad p. 300; Stephanus of Byzantium, s.v. Arcadia (Ἀρκαδία); Pseudo-Clement, Recognitions 10.21

References

  • Forbes Irving, Paul M. C. (1990). Metamorphosis in Greek Myths. Clarendon Press. ISBN 0-19-814730-9.
  • Smith, William. (1870). Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. London: Taylor, Walton, and Maberly.
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