Cynthus

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  1. 1
    A mountain of Delos, famous in Greek mythology as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis

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"Such as Diana, with her Oreads seen / on swift Eurotas' banks or Cynthus' crest, / leading the dances. She, in form and mien, / armed with her quiver, towers above the rest, / and tranquil pleasure thrills Latona's silent breast."

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Cynthus, from Ancient Greek Κύνθος (Kúnthos).

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