Alcyone Name Meaning

Origin: - Greek mythology: In Greek mythology, Alcyone was the daughter of Aeolus, the god of the winds. She was married to Ceyx, the king of Thessaly. When Ceyx died in a shipwreck, Alcyone threw herself into the sea out of grief. The gods, taking pity on the couple, transformed them into halcyon birds, also known as kingfishers, and granted them the ability to calm the winds and waves for a period around the winter solstice.