Xanthe (mythology)

Xanthe refers to several figures in Greek mythology:

• Xanthe (Oceanid): One of the 3,000 daughters of Oceanus and Tethys, the Oceanids. Oceanids were nymphs of springs, rivers, and fountains. Like other Oceanids, Xanthe likely personified a specific body of water and possessed a role in nature's processes. Details about her individual attributes or cult are scarce.

• Xanthe (Amazon): An Amazon warrior, known for her martial prowess. Amazons were a race of female warriors in Greek mythology, often depicted as living on the fringes of the known world and engaging in combat with Greek heroes. Specific details about Xanthe's exploits or fate vary depending on the source material; she is frequently mentioned in lists of Amazon names.

• Xanthe (horse): One of the two immortal horses belonging to Achilles. The other horse was named Balius. These horses were gifts to Peleus, Achilles' father, from Poseidon, the god of the sea. Xanthe, along with Balius, was known for its speed, strength, and ability to understand human speech. In some accounts, Xanthe was granted the ability to speak and prophesied Achilles' death.