Memphis (wife of Epaphus)
Appearance
In Greek mythology, Memphis (Ancient Greek: Μέμφις), daughter of river-god Nilus, accordingly a Naiad Nymph. She was the wife to Epaphus and mother of Libya and Anippe or Lysianassa. She and her husband were the legendary founders of Memphis, which bears her name.[1][2] Some writers called Epaphus' wife Cassiopeia.[3]
Argive genealogy
References
- ^ Pseudo-Apollodorus. Bibliotheca, 2. 1. 4
- ^ John Tzetzes on Lycophron, 894
- ^ Hyginus. Fabulae, 149