[Greek] One of the Nereids, and the beloved of Acis, a Sicilian shepherd. She was also loved by Polyphemus, who killed Acis with a boulder in jealousy. From his blood, Galatea created the river Acis on Sicily.
GALATEA
Meaning of GALATEA in English
Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary. Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии. 2012