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Belphoebe (or Belphebe, Belphœbe) is a character in Edmund Spenser's poem The Faerie Queene (1590), a representation of Queen Elizabeth I (conceived of, however, as a pure, high-spirited maiden, rather than a queen).[1] Spenser intended her name to mean "beautiful Diana" (Phoebe being an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, who was known to the Romans as Diana), and it is suggested that she is a member of Poseidon's family. A virgin huntress, Belphoebe can certainly fight, as a potential rapist found out. She is the stronger, militant sister of Amoret. Belphoebe is mentioned in Kipling's poem "The Queen's Men",[2] which is based on Spenser's work and which constitutes a lament for two young sea-captains who perished on a mission to which she sent them: {{quote| text = Her kiss upon their lips — Even Belphoebe's, whom they gave their lives for! }} References1. ^{{Nuttall|inline=1|title=Belphoebe}} {{The Faerie Queene}}{{Fairies}}{{lit-char-stub}}2. ^ 9 : The Faerie Queene|Characters in epic poems|Fictional fairies and sprites|Fictional women soldiers and warriors|Fairy royalty|Fictional androgynes|Fictional hunters|Literary characters|Fictional characters introduced in 1590 |
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