Greek mythology
Endymion
The shepherd granted eternal sleep and the Moon's love
- Mythology
- Greek mythology
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- Mortal
- Appears in
- Artemis
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Endymion is a beautiful youth, a shepherd or king of Elis, beloved by Selene, goddess of the Moon. So that his beauty might never fade, he is granted eternal slumber, sleeping ageless and undying in a cave on Mount Latmus. Each night Selene descends to gaze upon her sleeping love, and by him bears fifty daughters.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Endymion?
- Endymion is a beautiful youth, a shepherd or king of Elis, beloved by Selene, goddess of the Moon. So that his beauty might never fade, he is granted eternal slumber, sleeping ageless and undying in a cave on Mount Latmus.
- Which mythology does Endymion belong to?
- Endymion belongs to Greek mythology.
- Which stories does Endymion appear in?
- Endymion appears in Artemis, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.
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