Acaste (mythological nurse)

In Greek mythology, Acaste (/əˈkæst/; Ancient Greek: Ακαστη Akastê "unstable" or "irregular "; feminine form of Acastus), the nurse and guardian of the children of king Adrastus of Argos.

Acaste or Akastê
Nurse and guardian of King Adrastus' children
Member of King Adrastus' Household
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Mythology

""Then the aged king (i.e. Adrastus) bids Acaste be summoned – his daughters’ nurse and trusty guardian, chosen to keep ward on maiden modesty consecrated to lawful wedlock – and murmurs in her silent ear."[1]

Note

  1. Statius, Thebaid 1.529 Archived 2018-11-19 at the Wayback Machine This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

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