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Cyre'ne

（Κυρήνη), a daughter of Hypseus or Peneius by Chlidanope, a granddaughter of Peneius and Creusa, was beloved by Apollo, who carried her from mount Pelion to Libya, where Cvrene derived its name from her. She became by Apollo the mother of Aristaeus. (Pind. P. 9.5. &c.; Apollon. 1.500, &c.; Diod. 4.81; Serv. ad Aen. 4.42, 317; Hyg. Fab. 161.) It is a mere mistake that Justin (13.7) calls Anthocus, Nomius, and Argaeus sons of Cyrene. (Comp. ARISTAEUS.) There are two other mythical personages of the name of Cyrene. (Hyg. Fab. 14; Apollod. 2.5.8.)

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William Smith. A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. London. John Murray: printed by Spottiswoode and Co., New-Street Square and Parliament Street. In the article on Soranus, we find: "at this present time (1848)" and this date seems to reflect the dates of works cited. 1873 - probably the printing date.

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