Himalia (mythology)

Himalia (mythology)

Himalia is a nymph in Greek mythology. Zeus was enamoured with her and she produced three sons with him, Spartaios, Kronios, and Kytos.

References

* [http://www.theoi.com/Olympios/ZeusFamily.html#Rhodes Theoi Project]


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