Ida (mythology)

The name Ida is the name of several mythological figures.

Greek mythology

In Greek mythology Ida or Ide (Ancient Greek: 'timber' or 'woodland'), may refer to the following:

• Ida, daughter of Corybas and mother of Minos.
• Ida, one of the nurses of Zeus.

Hindu mythology

In Hindu mythology Ida is goddess of speech. Ilā-Idā is also associated with Sarasvati, the goddess of knowledge.

Norse mythology

In Norse mythology, the Iðavöllr (Plains of Ida) are the plains that surround Asgard, the home of the Æsir gods.

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References

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