Ianthe (mythology)
# Ianthe (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Ianthe (Ancient Greek: Ἰάνθη Ianthê) or Janthe was one of the 3,000 Oceanids, water-nymph daughters of the Titans Oceanus and his sister-spouse Tethys. Her name means ‘she who delights’, or probably from ianthên 'heat' or ianthos 'violet'.

## Mythology

Along with her sisters, Ianthe was one of the companions of Persephone when the daughter of Demeter was abducted by Hades.

