Astrape

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀστραπή (astrapḗ, literally “lightning”)

Proper noun

Astrape

(Greek mythology) The goddess/personification of lightning, sister of Bronte, and an attendant of Zeus. Her Roman counterpart is Fulgora.
(rare) A female given name.

Translations

greek goddess of lightning

Further reading

Astrape on at the Theoi Project

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