Acaste (mythological nurse)

For other uses, see Acaste.

In Greek mythology, Acaste (/əˈkæstiː/; Ancient Greek: Ἀκάστη Akastê), is the nurse and guardian of the daughters of king Adrastus of Argos.

Thebaid

From Statius's Latin poem the Thebaid:

Then the aged king [Adrastus] bids Acaste be summoned – his daughters’ nurse and trusty guardian, chosen to keep ward on maiden modesty consecrated to lawful wedlock – and murmurs in her silent ear.

References

• Parada, Carlos, Genealogical Guide to Greek Mythology, Jonsered, Paul Åströms Förlag, 1993. ISBN 978-91-7081-062-6.
• Statius, Statius with an English Translation by J. H. Mozley, Volume I, Silvae, Thebaid, Books I–IV, Loeb Classical Library No. 206, London: William Heinemann, Ltd., New York: G. P. Putnamm's Sons, 1928. ISBN 978-0674992269. Internet Archive.