Hesperides

Hesperides, in Greek mythology, were maidens of high degree appointed to guard the golden apples presented to Hera by Gaia on her marriage with Zeus, assisted in their office by the dragon Ladon. The apples were stolen by Hercules, but were afterwards restored by Athene.

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Hesperus, Hesse, Hesse-Cassel, Hesse-Nassau, Hester Piozzi, Hestia