Greek mythology
Ceryneian Hind
The golden-horned deer sacred to Artemis
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The Ceryneian Hind is a deer with golden antlers and bronze hooves, swifter than an arrow and sacred to Artemis. Heracles must capture her alive for his third Labor, pursuing her on foot for a full year before he can snare her without drawing blood. He carries her off only after appeasing the angry goddess whose creature she is.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ceryneian Hind?
- The Ceryneian Hind is a deer with golden antlers and bronze hooves, swifter than an arrow and sacred to Artemis. Heracles must capture her alive for his third Labor, pursuing her on foot for a full year before he can snare her without drawing blood.
- Which mythology does Ceryneian Hind belong to?
- Ceryneian Hind belongs to Greek mythology.
- Which stories does Ceryneian Hind appear in?
- Ceryneian Hind appears in Heracles, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.
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