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Coronis

Goddess from Greek mythology: princess, daughter of Phlegyas, lover of Ischys and Apollo, mother of Asclepius; killed by Apollon and Artemis

Entitymythological Greek character deityQ725286

Also known as Koronis

Instance of: mythological Greek character
, deity

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In Greek mythology, Coronis is a Thessalian princess and a lover of the god Apollo. She was the daughter of Cleophema and Phlegyas, king of the Lapiths. By Apollo she became the mother of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine. While she was still pregnant, she slept with a mortal man named Ischys and was subsequently killed by either the god or his sister Artemis for her betrayal. After failing to heal her, Apollo rescued their unborn child by performing a caesarean section. She was turned into a constellation after her death.

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Father: Phlegyas
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1.Stated in Q45271935
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Sex or gender: female
Child: Asclepius father: Apollo
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1.Stated in Q30092634
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Killed by: Apollo
Artemis
Unmarried partner: Ischys
Apollo
Different from: Koronis
Noble title: princess

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