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Chione

In Greek mythology, Chione was the daughter of Boreas and Orithyia. She was the mother of Eumolpus with Poseidon.
In Greek mythology, Chione was a beautiful daughter of Daedalion. Even the gods fell in love with her because she was beautiful. She became proud and vain and Artemis killed her. However, first she bore Autolycus to Hermes and Philammon to Apollo

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