Callisto (mythology) - Wikipedia
In Greek mythology, Callisto (/ k ə ˈ l ɪ s t oʊ /; Ancient Greek: Καλλιστώ Greek pronunciation: [kallistɔ̌ː]) was a nymph, or the daughter of King Lycaon; the myth varies in such details.
CALLISTO (Kallisto) - Arcadian Princess of Greek Mythology
Callisto, Apulian red-figure vase fragment C4th B.C., Museum of Fine Arts Boston. KALLISTO (Callisto) was a daughter of the Arkadian King Lykaon (Lycaon) and a hunting companion of the goddess Artemis.
Callisto - Greek Mythology
Callisto was a nymph, daughter of Lycaon, King of Arcadia. She was transformed into a bear and turned into a constellation. She was one of Artemis hunting attendants. She was a follower of goddess Artemis, and therefore, she must have taken a vow of chastity.
Callisto | Nymph, Jupiter, Arcadia | Britannica
Callisto, in Greek mythology, a nymph, or else a daughter of either Lycaon of Arcadia or of Nycteus or Ceteus. Callisto was one of the goddess Artemis’ huntress companions and swore to remain unwed.
Callisto - Mythopedia
Oct 4, 2023 · Callisto was a princess or nymph from Arcadia and a companion of the goddess Artemis. After being seduced by Zeus, she bore him a son named Arcas; but she was soon transformed into a bear by either Artemis, Hera, or Zeus.
The Story of Callisto and Zeus - Greek Legends and Myths
The story of Callisto is one which was told and retold over many hundreds of years, and as a result there are various versions of the myth, but commonly, Callisto was said to be the daughter of the impious King Lycaon and the Naiad Nonacris.
Callisto | Facts, Information, and Mythology - Encyclopedia Mythica
Callisto. "Fairest." Is sometimes called a daughter of Lycaon in Arcadia and sometimes of Nycteus or Ceteus, and sometimes also she is described as a nymph. 1 She was a huntress, and a companion of Artemis.
Myth of Callisto, the constellation Ursa Major - Greeka
Callisto was the daughter of Lykaon, king of Arcadia and follower in hunting of goddess Artemis. Callisto, whose name means "the most beautiful", had sworn the goddess to remain virgin for all her life, as did all the companions of Artemis.
Story of Callisto in Greek Mythology - Greek Boston
Callisto, also referred to as Kallisto or Kalliste, was a nymph in Greek mythology who played a somewhat small role compared to the other deities. Some sources refer to her as a nymph, but others refer to her as a goddess.
Callisto - NASA Science
Callisto is Jupiter’s second largest moon and the third largest moon in our solar system. Its surface is the most heavily cratered of any object in our solar system. Images of Callisto captured by passing spacecraft show bright white spots standing out against darker regions.