About Nyctimene

Nyctimene was, according to Greek and Roman mythology, a princess and a rape victim, the daughter of Epopeus, a king of Lesbos. She was transformed into an owl by the goddess Athena, who took pity on her for her gruesome fate. The owl was one of Athena's most prominent and important symbols.

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Nyctimene

daughter of Epopeus in Greek mythology

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