Which mythology does Niobe belong to?

Niobe belongs to Greek mythology.

Which stories does Niobe appear in?

Niobe appears in Niobe, Artemis, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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Niobe

The mother whose pride cost her fourteen children

Mythology: Greek mythology
Parents: Tantalus
Siblings: Pelops
Group: Mortal
Appears in: Niobe · Artemis

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Niobe is the queen of Thebes who boasts that her seven sons and seven daughters make her greater than Leto, who bore only two. In vengeance Apollo and Artemis shoot down every one of her children with their arrows. Frozen by grief, Niobe is turned to stone, and even as rock her tears keep flowing as a mountain stream.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Niobe?: Niobe is the queen of Thebes who boasts that her seven sons and seven daughters make her greater than Leto, who bore only two. In vengeance Apollo and Artemis shoot down every one of her children with their arrows.
Which mythology does Niobe belong to?: Niobe belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Niobe appear in?: Niobe appears in Niobe, Artemis, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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