Theia
female Titan in Greek mythology; mother of Helios, Selene and Eos
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Summary
Theia is a titan[1]. She draws 5,354 Wikipedia views per month (titan category, ranking #11 of 25).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Uranus[3]
- Mother: Gaia[4]
- Spouse: Hyperion[5]
- Child: Helios[6], Eos[7], Selene[8], Aurora[9]
- Sex or gender: female[10]
- Part of: Uranids[11]
- Commons category: Theia (mythology)[12]
- Described by source: Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[13], Yuzhakov Big Encyclopedia[14], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15]
- Name in native language: Θεία[16]
- Sibling: Rhea[17], Iapetos[18], Cronus[19], Hyperion[20], Oceanus[21], Tethys[22], Themis[23]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Theia include she[24], a hypothetical astronomical object[25] and Theia Mons[26], a shield volcano[27].
Why It Matters
Theia has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
Entities named for her include she[24], a hypothetical astronomical object[25] and Theia Mons[26], a shield volcano[27].
FAQs
Who were Theia's parents?
Theia's father was Uranus[3]. Theia's mother was Gaia[4].
Who was Theia married to?
Theia's spouses include Hyperion[5].