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Upis

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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in Greek mythology, was a surname of Diana. A certain tutoress was also called so, and likewise a nymph of Diana. Upis was, likewise, the name of a Hyperborean woman who, with Arge, paid a tribute to Delos for Diana, according to an oath respecting the birth of Apollo. Again, Upis was the name of the father of Diana, husband of Glauce. Lastly, it was a surname of Nemesis.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Upis'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​u/upis.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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