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Bible Encyclopedias
Adrastea
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(the Avenger), in Greek mythology, was
(1) the daughter of Oceanus, or Erebus, and of Nemesis. She is represented with a ship's rudder or with a wheel. Some derive the name from Adrastus, who, as a' memorial of Eteocles, built a temple to Nemesis near Thebes.
(2.) The daughter of the Cretan king Melissus, who was given to Rhea to bring up by the mother of Jupiter.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Adrastea'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/adrastea.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Adrastea'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/adrastea.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.