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    Eileithyia is the name of the goddess of childbirth in Greek mythology. She's the daughter of Zeus and Hera. She features prominently in two stories; the birth of Heracles and the births of Apollo and Artemis. In both cases, her absence means the babies cannot be born.

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    Eileithyia is the Greek goddess of childbirth, daughter of Zeus and Hera. She's known for her roles in the births of Heracles and Apollo-Artemis.

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    Childbirth, Greek mythology, midwifery, divine intervention, and motherhood.

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    ...the miracle of childbirth and the wonders of Greek mythology.