Callirhoe (Oceanid)

In Greek mythology, Callirhoe was one of the Oceanids, daughters of the Titans: Oceanus and Tethys.

Family

Callirhoe had consorted with Chrysaor, Neilus, Poseidon and Manes. By Chrysaor, she became the mother of the monsters Geryon and Echidna while Chione was her daughter by the river-god of Egypt, Neilus. Meanwhile, to Poseidon, Callirhoe bore Minyas, founder of Minyan Orchomenus, and to Manes, Cotys, a king of Maeonia.

Mythology

Callirhoe was among the Oceanids who accompanied Persephone when the daughter of Demeter was abducted by the lord of the dead, Hades. She was one of the three ancestors of the Tyrians, along with Abarbarea and Drosera.

Legacy

Jupiter's moon Callirrhoe is named after her.