Asteria (Greek mythology)

Asteria is a figure from Greek mythology known as a Titaness, the daughter of the Titans Coeus and Phoebe. She is associated with the night and stars. Asteria is particularly notable for her role as the mother of Hecate, the goddess of magic and witchcraft, whom she bore after transforming into a quail to escape the advances of Zeus. Asteria represents the theme of evasion and the mysteries of the night, embodying the connection between the celestial and the mystical in ancient Greek beliefs. Her myth illustrates the complexities of divine relationships and the power of transformation.