Libya (mythology) - Roman Mythology

Roman Mythology

In Roman mythology, Libya was the daughter of Epaphus, King of Egypt, and his wife Cassiopeia. She married Neptune, a foreigner of much power whose real name is unknown. Libya and Neptune had a son called Busiris, who became a brutal tyrant of Upper Egypt.

The territory that she ruled, Ancient Libya, and the country of modern day Libya are named after her.

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