Asteria (goddess)

Asteria is a goddess from Greek mythology associated with stars and nocturnal beauty. She is considered a Titaness, daughter of the Titans Coeus and Phoebe. Asteria is often linked to the night sky, embodying the shimmering stars and celestial light. According to myth, she was pursued by Zeus and transformed into a quail to escape him, eventually becoming the goddess of falling stars and nocturnal islands. Her role symbolizes the beauty and mystery of the night, connecting celestial phenomena with divine presence. Asteria's myth highlights themes of transformation and the divine influence of the cosmos.