Stheneboea

In Greek mythology, Stheneboea (/ˌsθɛnɪˈbiːə/; Ancient Greek: Σθενέβοια, romanized: Sthenéboia, lit. 'strong cow, strong through cattle') also called Antea in Homer (Ancient Greek: Ἄντεια, romanized: Ánteia), is the daughter of Iobates, king in Lycia. She was the queen consort of Proetus, joint-king in the Argolid along with Acrisius, having his seat at Tiryns.

According to early sources, Stheneboea was the daughter of Aphidas and sister of Aleus. Stheneboea desired the hero Bellerophon, but he spurned her advances, so she accused him of rape to her husband, setting in motion the events that would result in Bellerophon becoming one of the greatest ancient Greek heroes.

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