OCYRHOE (Okyrhoe) - Phrygian Naiad Nymph of Greek Mythology (original) (raw)

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Greek Name

Οκυρροη Οκυροη

Transliteration

Okyrrhoê, Okyrhoê

Latin Spelling

Ocyrhoe, Ocyroe

Translation

Fast-Flowing (ôkus, rhoos)

OKYRHOE (Ocyrhoe) was a Naiad-nymph of the River Saggarios (Sangarius) in Phrygia (central Anatolia). Her son Hippasos (Hippasus) was an ally of the Trojans in their war with the Greeks.

PARENTS

SAGGARIOS (Quintus Smyrnaeus 11.37)

OFFSPRING

HIPPASOS (by Hippomedon) (Quintus Smyrnaeus 11.37)

CLASSICAL LITERATURE QUOTES

Quintus Smyrnaeus, Fall of Troy 11. 37 ff (trans. Way) (Greek epic C4th A.D.) :
"Hippomedon [a Trojan ally], Hippasos' bold son, whom Okyrhoe (Ocyrhoe) the Nymphe had borne beside Saggarios' (Sangarius') river-flow. Ne'er welcomed she her son's returning face, but ruthless Ker (Fate) with anguish thrilled her of her child bereaved."