Iodame

In Greek mythology, Iodame or Iodama (/aɪˈɒdəmiː/; Ancient Greek: Ἰοδάμη or Ἰοδάμα probably means 'heifer calf of Io'^[1]) was a Thessalian princess as the daughter of King Itonus of Iton in Phthiotis. She was the granddaughter of Amphictyon.^{[2][AI-generated source?]}

Family

Iodame was the mother of Thebe by Zeus^[2] while some authors, adds a son, Deucalion.^[3]

Mythology

Iodame was a priestess at the temple of Athena Itonia built by her father. When she trespassed the precinct one night, Athena appeared in front of her; at the sight of Medusa's head which was worked in the goddess' garment, Iodame turned into a block of stone. After this, a priestess lit the fire on the altar every day, repeating thrice: "Iodame lives and demands fire".^[4]

An alternate story of Athene and Iodama relates that both were daughters of Itonius. They became jealous of each other and started fighting, which resulted in Iodame being killed by Athena.^{[5][AI-generated source?]} The story is similar to that of Athena and Pallas (daughter of Triton).