Greek mythology
Dione
Ancient consort of Zeus and mother of Aphrodite
- Mythology
- Greek mythology
- Children
- Aphrodite
- Group
- Divine · Primordials
- Appears in
- Birth of the Cosmos
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Dione is a shadowy goddess of the earliest generations, named by Homer as the mother of Aphrodite by Zeus. When her daughter is wounded by Diomedes on the field of Troy, Dione tenderly soothes her at Olympus and reminds her how often gods have suffered at mortal hands. Her very name is the feminine echo of Zeus, marking her as his ancient partner.
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Birth of the Cosmos
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dione?
- Dione is a shadowy goddess of the earliest generations, named by Homer as the mother of Aphrodite by Zeus. When her daughter is wounded by Diomedes on the field of Troy, Dione tenderly soothes her at Olympus and reminds her how often gods have suffered at mortal hands.
- Which mythology does Dione belong to?
- Dione belongs to Greek mythology.
- Which stories does Dione appear in?
- Dione appears in Birth of the Cosmos, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.
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MythologyNow. (2026). Dione. https://www.mythologynow.app/en/gods/dioneMLA
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