Parthenope
Parthenope (/pɒrˈθɛnəˌpi/, Greek: Παρθενόπη) may refer to:
- Parthenope (Siren), one of the Sirens in Greek mythology
People
- Parthenope, in Greek mythology, the daughter of Ancaeus.
- Frances Parthenope Verney, Parthenope Nightingale, the elder sister of Florence Nightingale and wife of Sir Harry Verney, named after her place of birth in Naples
Geography
- a Greek settlement now part of the Italian city of Naples; see History of Naples
- Parthenopaean Republic, a short-lived republic established in Naples during the French Revolution, named for the ancient Greek settlement
Music
- Parthenope, band from New York featuring Jennifer Charles and Doveman
Other uses
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Wikispecies has information related to Parthenope. |
- Parthenope (crab), a genus of crabs in the family Parthenopidae
- Parthenope (fungus), a genus of fungi in the order Helotiales
- 11 Parthenope, an asteroid
- Partenopei, nickname of Italian football club S.S.C. Napoli
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