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Tyche

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(Greek mythology, in the singular) The goddess of luck/fortune; counterpart of the Roman Fortuna.

(Hellenistic period) Any of several city goddesses, typically regarded as aspects of the goddess of fortune.
Tyche of Antioch
Tyche of Constantinople

(astronomy) The main belt asteroid 258 Tyche.

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6 Tyche is usually considered a daughter of Aphrodite and Hermes. Source: Internet

According to William Robertson Smith the Tyche of Antioch was originally a young virgin sacrificed at the time of the founding of the city to ensure its continued prosperity and good fortune. Source: Internet

Gelo himself became the despot of the city, and moved many inhabitants of Gela, Kamarina and Megera to Syracuse, building the new quarters of Tyche and Neapolis outside the walls. Source: Internet

Maybe this should lead some people to question whether Christianity actually "eradicated idolatrous cults", especially since Tyche was pretty much seen as a civic symbol and not as much as a pagan deity. Source: Internet

Some of the reports say that NASA may already have the data to prove the existence of Tyche. Source: Internet

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