In Greek mythology, Galaxaura (Ancient Greek: Γαλαξαύρη Galaxaurê) was the 'lovely' Oceanid,[1] one of the 3,000 water-nymph daughters of the Titans Oceanus and his sister-spouse Tethys.[2] Her name means "calm"[3] or "the charmer" or "like the refreshing coolness of a shady stream".[4] Along with her sisters, Galaxaura was one of the companions of Persephone when the daughter of Demeter was abducted by Hades.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Homeric Hymn to Demeter 423
  2. ^ Hesiod, Theogony 353
  3. ^ Kerenyi, p. 41.
  4. ^ Bane, Theresa (2013). Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 155. ISBN 9780786471119.

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