Tethys
ancient Greek mythological figure; mother of the river gods and the Oceanids
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Summary
Tethys is a titan[1]. She draws 5,937 Wikipedia views per month (titan category, ranking #9 of 25).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Uranus[3]
- Mother: Gaia[4]
- Spouse: Oceanus[5]
- Child: Klymene[6], Amalthea[7], Amphitrite[8], Nemesis[9], Metis[10], Tyche[11], Philyra[12], Aethra[13], Pleione[14], Eurynome[15], Asia[16], Chryseis[17], Peitho[18], Rhodos[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Instance of: Greek water deities[21], goddess[22]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Tethys include she[23], a moon of Saturn[24].
Why It Matters
Tethys has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] She is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
Entities named for her include she[23], a moon of Saturn[24].
FAQs
Who were Tethys's parents?
Tethys's father was Uranus[3]. Tethys's mother was Gaia[4].
Who was Tethys married to?
Tethys's spouses include Oceanus[5].