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In Greek mythology, Polyboea (Πολύβοια), is a name that refers to:

  • Polyboea, a sister of Hyacinthus who died a virgin and was believed to have been taken to heaven by Aphrodite, Athena and Artemis, together with her brother.
  • Polyboea, the first wife of Actor.
  • Polyboea, daughter of Oecles and Hypermnestra, sister of Iphianeira and Amphiaraus.
  • Polyboea, a handmaid of Hecuba, who found the dead body of Polydorus.
  • Polyboea, an alternate name for Philonome, the stepmother of Tenes.
  • Polyboea, an obscure theonym, likely an epithet of Artemis or Persephone.
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    Polyboea Wikipedia