In Greek mythology, Cyrene (, sy-REE-nee; Ancient Greek: Κυρήνη, lit. 'sovereign queen' or 'wall'), also spelled Kyrene, was the etymon of the Greek colony of Cyrene, Libya. She was said to have been a Thessalian princess and huntress who became the queen regnant of Cyrene, founded and named in her honor by the god Apollo.
In Greek mythology, Cyrene (, sy-REE-nee; Ancient Greek: Κυρήνη, lit. 'sovereign queen' or 'wall'), also spelled Kyrene, was the etymon of the Greek colony of Cyrene, Libya. She was said to have been a Thessalian princess and huntress who became the queen regnant of Cyrene, founded and named in her honor by the god Apollo.
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