Phaethusa

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Φαέθουσα (Phaéthousa, literally “radiance”).

Proper noun

Phaethusa

  1. (Greek mythology) A daughter of Helios and Neaera, the personification of the brilliant, blinding rays of the sun. With her sister, Lampetia, she guarded the cattle of Thrinacia.
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