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'''Iphimedeia''' is a mortal [[Naxos Island|Naxian]] woman in the [[Greece|Greek]] mythology, and the mother of the [[giant]] sons of the god [[Poseidon]], the [[Aloadai]] Otus and Ephialtes. | '''Iphimedeia''' is a mortal [[Naxos Island|Naxian]] woman in the [[Greece|Greek]] mythology, and the mother of the [[giant]] sons of the god [[Poseidon]], the [[Aloadai]] Otus and Ephialtes. | ||
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Iphimedeia is a mortal Naxian woman in the Greek mythology, and the mother of the giant sons of the god Poseidon, the Aloadai Otus and Ephialtes.
Biography
Iphimedeia fell in love with Poseidon, and because of her love, she often walked the shores of the Naxos Island, gathering sea water into her lap. Sometime after, the twins were born.[1]
Influence
Iphimedeia's story survived on the Naxos Island. During the Peloponnesian War the Spartan misthios Kassandra found a cave on the island dedicated to her.[2]
Trivia
- The mural featuring Iphimedeia is based on the reconstruction of Polygnotus' Nekyia.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (artwork only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Naxos: Cave of Iphimedeia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey