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Iphthime

Header: Iphthime
Also known as: Iphthime; primary name: Iphthime
Details: individual; mythological figure/creature; Greek; Female
Biography: A character fomr Homer's Odyssey, described as daughter of Icarios, sister of Penelope (q.v.), wife of Eumelos and living in Pherai. Athena created a vision in her likeness to comfort the distraught Penelope during Odysseus' absence.

1 related objects

print

Title: The Odyssey |
Museum number: 2006,U.1183 |
Producer name: Print made by:Veit Hans Schnorr von CarolsfeldAfter:Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld |
Production date: 1807