Hesperides
In Greek mythology, the Hesperides (/hɛˈspɛrɪdiːz/; Ancient Greek: Ἑσπερίδες, Greek pronunciation: [hesperídes]) are the nymphs of evening and golden light of sunsets, who were the "Daughters of the Evening" or "Nymphs of the West". They were also called the Atlantides (Ancient Greek: Ἀτλαντίδες, romanized: Atlantídes) from their reputed father, Atlas.
| The Hesperides | |
|---|---|
Nymphs of the West | |
Garden Hesperides by Edward Burne-Jones | |
| Other names | Atlantides |
| Abode | Hesperia |
| Parents | Various |
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