Γενετυλλίς
Genetullis, Genetyllis
Translated by Jennifer Benedict3 Jul 2002Vetting: high5 revisions
Translation
A spirit associated with Aphrodite,1 responsible for procreation, taking its name from the procreation [genesis] of children.2 The name is created from genesis. But others say that [they are] associated with Artemis as guardians of childbirth, and again [this is connected] with genesis. Aristophanes [writes]: "sweet [is] the song, o lady Genetyllides, and female and tongued and tongue-kissed."3