Alke

In Greek mythology, the name Alke or Alce /ˈælkiː/ (Ancient Greek: Ἀλκή, romanized: Alké, "prowess, courage") may refer to:

  • Alke, the spirit and personification of the abstract concept of courage and battle-strength. In the Iliad, she was depicted on Athena's aegis alongside Ioke, Eris and Phobos.
  • Alke, daughter of Cybele and Olympus. She was given a second name, Cybele, after her mother.
  • Alke, an Amazon.
  • Alke, one of Actaeon's dogs.
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