Iynx

In Greek mythology, Iynx (Ancient Greek: Ἴϋγξ, romanized: Íÿnx) was an Arcadian nymph; a daughter of the god Pan and the nymph Echo. In popular myth, she used an enchantment to cast a spell on Zeus, which caused him to fall in love with Io. In consequence of this, Hera metamorphosed her into the bird called iynx (Eurasian wryneck, Jynx torquilla).

She was the symbol of restless, passionate love.

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