Chloris facts for kids
Chloris is a name found in several stories from Greek mythology. The name "Chloris" comes from a Greek word meaning "greenish-yellow," "pale green," or "fresh." Sometimes, different stories tell about different characters named Chloris. Other times, the stories might be about the same Chloris but with different details.
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Who is Chloris?
In Greek myths, the name Chloris appears for a few different characters. Each one has a unique story!
Chloris the Nymph
One important Chloris was a beautiful Nymph. Nymphs were nature spirits, often linked to specific places like trees, rivers, or mountains. This Chloris represented the beauty of spring, the freshness of flowers, and new plant growth. In Roman mythology, she was known as the goddess Flora.
According to the myths, Chloris the Nymph was taken by Zephyr, the god of the west wind. They later fell in love and got married.
Chloris the Pale Princess
Another Chloris was originally named Meliboea. She was one of the many children of Niobe and Amphion, a king and queen. A very sad and scary event happened to her family. Meliboea was the only one of her many brothers and sisters who survived. She was so frightened by this terrible experience that her skin turned permanently pale. Because of her pale skin, she changed her name to Chloris, which means "pale one."
Later in her life, she married a man named Neleus. She became the queen of a city called Pylos.
Chloris, Mother of a Seer
There was also a Chloris who married a seer named Ampyx. A seer is someone who can see into the future or understand hidden things. This Chloris had a son named Mopsus. Mopsus also grew up to be a famous seer, just like his father. He later joined a group of heroes known as the Argonauts on their famous journey.
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In Spanish: Cloris para niños
