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Selene
Ancient Greek goddess of the Moon
This article is about the Greek goddess. For other uses, see Selene (disambiguation).
| Selene | |
|---|---|
Detail of Selene from a Roman sarcophagus | |
| Other names | Mene (Μήνη) |
| Greek | Σελήνη |
| Abode | Sky |
| Planet | Moon[1] |
| Animals | Horse, bull, mule |
| Symbol | Crescent, chariot, torch, billowing cloak, bull, moon |
| Day | Monday (hēméra Selḗnēs) |
| Parents | Hyperion and Theia |
| Siblings | Helios and Eos |
| Consort | Endymion |
| Children | Fifty daughters, Narcissus, Pandia, Ersa, Horae, Musaeus |
| Roman | Luna |
| Phrygian | Men |
In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Selene (; Ancient Greek: Σελήνηpronounced[selɛ̌ːnɛː]seh-LEH-neh, meaning "Moon")[2] is the goddess and personification of the Moon.
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Also known as Mene, she is traditionally the daughter of the TitansHyperion and Theia, and sister of the sun godHelios and the dawn goddessEos. She drives her moon chariot across the heavens. Several lovers a