aithre

Updated: May 14, 2025

So spake the goddess, and put into her heart sweet longing for her former husband and her city and parents. Forthwith she veiled her face in shining linen, and hastened from her chamber, letting fall a round tear; not unattended, for there followed with her two handmaidens, Aithre daughter of Pittheus and ox-eyed Klymene. Then came she straightway to the place of the Skaian gates.

Homer - The Iliad