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  1. Niobe - Wikipedia

    Niobe (/ ˈnaɪ.ə.biː /; Ancient Greek: Νιόβη [ni.óbɛː]: Nióbē) was in Greek mythology a daughter of Tantalus and of either Dione or of Eurythemista or Euryanassa. She was the wife of Amphion and …

  2. Niobe | Characteristics, Family, & Myth | Britannica

    Niobe, in Greek mythology, the daughter of Tantalus (king of Sipylus in Lydia) and the wife of King Amphion of Thebes. She was the prototype of the bereaved mother, weeping for the loss of her …

  3. The tragic myth of Niobe - Greek Myths | Greeka

    The tragic tale of Niobe is one of the most memorable Greek myths, for Niobe's story features a striking example of the consequences of hubris, a Greek term defined as arrogance or excessive pride.

  4. Niobe in Greek Mythology - World History Edu

    In Greek mythology, Niobe is one of the most tragic figures, renowned for her hubris and the devastating consequences it brought upon her and her family. Her story is deeply intertwined with themes of …

  5. NIOBE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of NIOBE is a daughter of Tantalus and wife of Amphion who while weeping for her slain children is turned into a stone from which her tears continue to flow.

  6. Niobe | The Heartwrenching Greek Myth of a Mothers Pride - Olympioi

    Sep 19, 2023 · Explore the tale of Niobe, a mother from Greek mythology, whose pride led to an unimaginable tragedy delivered by Artemis and Apollo.

  7. Niobe | Facts, Information, and Mythology - Encyclopedia Mythica

    The mother of fourteen children who in her arrogance mocked the goddess Leto. Apollo and Artemis killed Niobe's children.

  8. Niobe - Greek Mythology

    Niobe was a character in Greek mythology, daughter of Tantalus and Dione, although Euryanassa has been named as her mother in a few accounts. Her brothers were Pelops and Broteas. Niobe was …

  9. Niobe (The Matrix) - Wikipedia

    Niobe is a human from Zion, being one of the rebels participating in the war against the Machines and the Matrix. She is the captain and pilot of a Zion hovercraft, the Logos, the smallest (and therefore …

  10. How Did Niobe Lose All of Her Children? - ThoughtCo

    Apr 29, 2025 · In Greek mythology, Niobe was the proud and fertile daughter of Tantalus who lost all her children as a result of her boast to Leto.