Semystra (Ancient Greek: ;;;;;;;;) or Semestra was a nymph, in Greek mythology.
Mythology
Semystra nurtured Keroessa, daughter of Io and Zeus. Keroessa's mother gave birth at Semystra's altar and left the baby there in order to protect her from Hera. Semystra found the infant and raised her.[1][2]
According to a legend, Semystra was also the mother of Byzas, who was the founder of Byzantium.[3][4][5]
The city of Semystra was named after her and there was an altar of her there.[1][2]
Her beauty
Is graceful and hot
Like all the winds
Of Byzanthium.
She dances
By the sea,
And the seagulls sing
About her beauty
That flows slowly
Like waves.
Semystra
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