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  1. Callisto (mythology) - Wikipedia

    In Greek mythology, Callisto (/ kəˈlɪstoʊ /; Ancient Greek: Καλλιστώ, romanized: Kallistṓ, lit. 'most beautiful' Ancient Greek pronunciation: [kallistɔ̌ː]) was a nymph (an Arcadian mountain nymph; an …

  2. Callisto – Mythopedia

    Oct 4, 2023 · Callisto was either a nymph or a princess from Arcadia, the daughter of the impious king Lycaon. She was a huntress and one of the chaste companions of Artemis, the goddess of the wild. …

  3. Facts - NASA Science

    Apr 22, 2025 · Callisto is Jupiter’s second largest moon and the third largest moon in our solar system. It’s about the same size as planet Mercury. Bright scars on a darker surface testify to a long history …

  4. Callisto | Nymph, Jupiter, Arcadia | Britannica

    Callisto, in Greek mythology, a nymph, or else a daughter of either Lycaon of Arcadia or of Nycteus or Ceteus. Callisto was one of the goddess Artemis ’ huntress companions and swore to remain unwed.

  5. Callisto: Everything you need to know about Jupiter's second-largest ...

    Apr 19, 2023 · Callisto is Jupiter's second-largest moon and the outermost of the Galilean satellites. It has an ancient, cratered surface, indicating that geological processes could be dead. However, it may...

  6. Callisto in Greek Mythology: Myths, Powers and Symbols

    Feb 28, 2025 · Greek mythology is filled with fascinating figures, and Callisto is no exception. If you’ve ever been curious about this mysterious nymph who was changed into a bear, or why she appears in …

  7. Callisto - World Mythos

    Dec 16, 2024 · In Greek mythology, Callisto is a figure often associated with themes of transformation and the complexities of divine interaction with mortals. She is most notably known as a nymph who …

  8. The Story of Callisto: A Nymph’s Transformation in Greek Myth

    Nov 1, 2024 · Callisto was a member of the nymphs, the divine spirits associated with nature, often depicted as beautiful maidens. She was the daughter of Lycaon, the king of Arcadia, and was …

  9. Callisto: Facts about Jupiter's Moon, Callisto • The Planets

    Callisto is the eighth moon of Jupiter and the second largest of the planet's known satellites. It is the third largest moon in the solar system and is similar in size to the planet Mercury.

  10. Callisto (Moon) Facts

    Callisto is a layered world, with a rigid outer surface and an interior ocean likely made of water mixed with salts or ammonia. There is a thin atmosphere at Callisto made mostly of carbon dioxide. It was …