Limnaee
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LIMNAEE was the Naiad Nymphs of an Indian Lake, the daughter of the River Ganges. Her son was slain by the hero Perseus in the court of King Kepheus of Aithiopia. He may have been one of the suitors of Andromeda.
Parents
GANGES (Metamorphoses 5.47)
Offspring
ATTHIS (Metamorphoses 5.47)
"There was an Indian lad [in the court of Kepheus King of the Aithiopes], Atthis, whom Ganges' daughter, Limnaee, bore beneath her crystal waters. His fine looks were striking and enhanced by rich attire ... [Atthis was slain by Perseus]." - Ovid, Metamorphoses 5.47
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