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Philyra

In Greek mythology, Philyra was an Oceanid, a daughter of Oceanus and Tethys. She was married to Nauplius and had many children. Chiron was her son by Cronus. She was the goddess of perfume, writing, healing, beauty and paper. She taught humanity to make paper as well.

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