Thetis

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    (Greek mythology) one of the 50 Nereids; mother of Achilles by Peleus wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    One of the nereids; the mother of Achilles Greek
  2. 2
    17 Thetis, one of the main belt asteroids.

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davy jonesdeitygodgoddesskelpiemermaid

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"The myth says that all the gods and goddesses were sitting around the table to celebrate the marriage of Thetis and Peleus."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Θέτις (Thétis).

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