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Cynosura
In
Greek mythology
,
Cynosura
was a
nymph
(an
Oread
) on Mount Ida,
Crete
. According to some legends, she nursed
Zeus
when he was being hidden from his father,
Cronus
. In gratitude, Zeus placed her in the stars when she died.