Autonoe (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Autonoë (/ɔːˈtɒn.i/; Ancient Greek: Αὐτονόη Autonoê means "think for oneself") may refer to the following personages:

  • Autonoë, one of the 50 Nereids, sea-nymph daughters of the 'Old Man of the Sea' Nereus and the Oceanid Doris. Her name means 'giver of inspiration'.
  • Autonoë, one of the Danaïdes, daughter of Danaus and Polyxo.
  • Autonoë, was one of the daughters of Cadmus and Harmonia.
  • Autonoë, daughter of Pireus and mother of Palaemon by Heracles. Otherwise, the mother of Palaemon was called Iphinoe, daughter of Antaeus.
  • Autonoë, one of Penelope's maids.
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