Hesione

British  

/ hɪˈsaɪənɪ /

noun

1. Greek myth daughter of King Laomedon, rescued by Hercules from a sea monster

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Hesione

Still advised by Venus, Paris soon expressed a desire to sail for Greece, under the pretext of rescuing Hesione, his father’s sister, whom Hercules had carried off, after besieging Troy.

From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline) Guerber

Hesione, don't say that you don't believe him.

From Heartbreak House by Bernard Shaw

His father, on account of Ajax carrying off his sister Hesione, encouraged him in his obstinacy and guilt.

From The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales by James Grant

And to Paris I said, 'Tarry another moon in Lacedasmon; and when I return from Crete, I will go with you to Salamis, and aid you in your search for Hesione.'

From Hero Tales by James Baldwin

For I remember that Priam on his way to visit his sister Hesione in Greece, also visited my country, Arcadia.

From Story of Aeneas by Michael Clarke