Paphia (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Paphia (Ancient Greek: Παφία) may refer to the following:

• Paphia, a Cypriot nymph who became the mother of King Cinyras by Eurymedon. Otherwise, Cinyras’ parentage was attributed to the following: (1) Sandocus and Pharnace, (2) Amathousa, (3) Apollo or lastly, (4) Paphos.

• Paphia, a surname of Aphrodite, derived from the celebrated temple of the goddess at Paphos in Cyprus. A statue of Aphrodite Paphia also stood in the sanctuary of Ino, between Oetylus and Thalamae in Laconia.

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