Aegle

Aegle (dazzling light) In Greek mythology, one of the Hesperides, who guarded the Golden Apples. The name is also that of the youngest daughter of Asclepius and Epine (or Lampetia); a sister of Phaethon, who was transformed into a poplar; and beloved of Theseus when he abandoned Ariadne.

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Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow-Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante