Phaethusa

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Etymology[edit]

Ancient Greek Φαέθουσα (Phaéthousa, literally radiance)

Proper noun[edit]

Phaethusa

  1. (Greek mythology) A daughter of Helios and Neaera, the personification of the brilliant, blinding rays of the sun. With her sister, Lampetia, she guarded the cattle of Thrinacia.