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In Greek mythology, Adrasteia is the goddess of inevitable fate, and is one of the 3,000 Oceanids, daughters of Oceanus and Tethys. She was also a mountain goddess. She is associated with Artemis, Cybele and Nemesis. She was also one of the nymphs who nursed the infant Zeus in secret.

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Adrasteia was charged with the duty to nurse Zeus, along with the Curetes and her sister Ida. Adrasteia gave Zeus a magical toy ball to play with, which was later used by Aphrodite to bribe Eros.

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