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title: Mixoparthenos
author: Carole Raddato
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2330/mixoparthenos/
format: machine-readable-alternate
license: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Mixoparthenos

_Authored by Carole Raddato_

## Image File

[![Mixoparthenos](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/2330.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/2330.jpg)

## Image Caption

The Mixoparthenos (half-maiden), is a hybrid creature with a double fish-tail from the Black Sea. The limestone [sculpture](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Sculpture/) dates back to the 1st-2nd century CE and comes from Panticapaeum in Taurica (Crimea, Ukraine).

In [Herodotus](https://www.worldhistory.org/herodotus/)' Histories (4.9.2), Heracles mates with her, producing three sons, the youngest of which eventually became a founding figure of the [Scythians](https://www.worldhistory.org/Scythians/).

## Cite This Work

### APA
Raddato, C. (2014, March 01). Mixoparthenos. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2330/mixoparthenos/>
### Chicago
Raddato, Carole. "Mixoparthenos." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 01, 2014. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2330/mixoparthenos/>.
### MLA
Raddato, Carole. "Mixoparthenos." *World History Encyclopedia*, 01 Mar 2014, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2330/mixoparthenos/>.

## License & Copyright

[![copyright source](/images/partners/white-flickr.png)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/carolemage/12852697335/)This image was first published on [Flickr](http://www.flickr.com). [Original image](http://www.flickr.com/photos/carolemage/12852697335/) by [**Carole Raddato**](http://www.flickr.com/photos/carolemage/12852697335/). Submitted by [Carole Raddato](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/FollowingHadrian/ "User Page: Carole Raddato"), published on 01 March 2014. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0deed.en). This license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon a work even for commercial reasons, as long as they credit the author and license their new creations under the identical terms. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.