Adrasteia Adrasteia

Adrasteia - Definition and Overview

Greek deities
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A goddess in Greek mythology and a daughter of Zeus, Adrasteia (inescapable) was also an epithet applied to Rhea, Cybele, Nemesis and Ananke. As Adrasteia, these three were especially associated with the despensation of rewards and punishments.

Example Usage of Adrasteia

janit: om om RT @disang: Photo: Adrasteia: http://tumblr.com/xtq45tshg
chezaristote: I am shocked, shocked to find there is no entry for Adrasteia in the Oxford Classical Dictionary. What the hell do I own this thing for?
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