Asteria
Asteria was a name given to a number of different beings in Greek mythology.
Asteria's Family
As a deity, however, the name refers to a Titan goddess, daughter of the Titans Coeus and Phoebe and sister of Leto. She was married to the Titan Perses, and had a daughter, Hecate.
Asteria's Role
Asteria was the goddess of nocturnal oracles and shooting stars. Zeus pursued her, but Asteria instead turned into a quail and fell into the Aegean to escape.
Asteria transforms to an island
As a result, she transformed into Ortygia, the quail island, which was later linked to the island of Delos.
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