Is Pasiphae a Goddess?

PASIPHAE was an immortal daughter of the sun-god Helios. Like her siblings, Aeetes and Kirke (Circe), she was a skilled practitioner of witchcraft (pharmakeia). ... Pasiphae was an early Kretan moon-goddess similar to the classical Selene.

Why did Pasiphae fall in love with the bull of Poseidon?

Because Minos had kept a white bull given him by Poseidon (god of the sea) for the purpose of sacrifice, Poseidon had caused Pasiphae to physically desire the bull.

What was Pasiphae known for?

Pasiphae was the daughter of the sun god Helios, who resided over Colchis. Her mother was an Oceanid nymph named Perse. Due to the powers of her parents, Pasiphae had magical powers and immortality. She was known as a practitioner of witchcraft, using herbs to cast spells and curses.

Alexander Ross

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