Nephele

American  

[nef-uh-lee] / ˈnɛf əˌli /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a woman formed from a cloud by Zeus as a counterfeit of Hera, in order to deceive the lustful Ixion: mother by Ixion of the centaurs.

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Example Sentences

As she talks, Nephele Brown, 54, of South Park, looks over avocados stacked near the register.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2017

Nephele, the first wife, was afraid for her two children, especially the boy, Phrixus.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

The Scholiast upon Lycophron mentions, that the descendants of Hellen were by a woman named Nephele, whom Athamas was supposed to have married.

From A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) by Bryant, Jacob

They were good and happy children, and played about merrily in the fields, and their mother, Nephele, loved them dearly.

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)

Jason’s uncle Athamas had two children, Phrixus and Helle, by his wife Nephele, the cloud goddess.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" by Various