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In Greek mythology, Iphimedeia (; Ancient Greek: Ἰφιμέδεια) or Iphimede (Ἰφιμέδη) was a Thessalian princess. She was attested in Homer's Odyssey in the Catalogue of Women as being a mortal.

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Deity.abode
Thessaly
Deity.type
Greek
Deity.name
Iphimedia
Deity.deity_of
Princess of Thessaly
Deity.consort
(1) Poseidon(2) Aloeus
Deity.parents
Triopas and Hiscilla
Deity.siblings
Erysichthon and Phorbas
Deity.children
(1) Aloadae (Otus and Ephialtes)(2) Aloadae and Pancratis (Pancrato)
Deity.member_of
the Thessalian Royal Family
Deity.other_names
Iphimede, Iphimedea, Iphimedia

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  • Family
  • Mythology
  • Early years
  • Thracian abduction
  • Connection with Hekate
  • Ancient cults
  • Notes
  • References

In Greek mythology, Iphimedeia (; Ancient Greek: Ἰφιμέδεια) or Iphimede (Ἰφιμέδη) was a Thessalian princess. She was attested in Homer's Odyssey in the Catalogue of Women as being a mortal.

== Family == Iphimedia was the daughter of Triopas of Thessaly (a son of Poseidon and Canace) and probably by Hiscilla, daughter of King Myrmidon of Phthia. Her possible brothers were Erysichthon and Phorbas.

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