Greek Mythology

The Classical Gods of Ancient Greece

ASTERIA

Greek Star Goddess

Also known as Asterie, Delos

Quailing Star Goddess

Daughter of Coeus and Phoebe, she was the mother of Hecate and another object of Zeus’s affections.

He chased her all over the place, until finally she changed into a quail to escape him. Zeus thought about this and turned himself into a quail too, but Asteria cast herself into the sea and turned into an island.

Zeus turned the quail failure around by pursuing her sister Leto instead.

Asteria Facts and Figures

Name: Asteria
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Asterie, Delos

Gender: Female
Type: Goddess
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Stars
Area of expertise: Star, Stars

Good/Evil Rating: NEUTRAL, may not care
Popularity index: 7479


Asteria Relationships

Father: Coeus
Mother: Phoebe
Consort: Perses
Children: Hecate
Member of: Titans

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Article last revised on September 06, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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