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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Nephele

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

Athamas, king of Bœotia, had married Nephele, a cloud-nymph, and their children were Helle and Phryxus.

From Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome by Berens, E.M.

But neither of them knew that she was their own mother, Nephele, who had disguised herself as an old woman and a servant, that she might be with her children.

From Tales of Troy and Greece by Lang, Andrew

But after a time he became enamoured of Ino, the daughter of Cadmus, and neglected Nephele, who disappeared in anger.

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