Ida (mythology)

For other uses, see Ida.

The name Ida is the name of several mythological figures.

Greek mythology

In Greek mythology Ida or Ide (Ancient Greek: 'timber' or 'woodland'^[1]), may refer to the following:

• Ida, daughter of Corybas and mother of Minos.^[2]
• Ida, one of the nurses of Zeus.^[3]

Hindu mythology

Main article: Ila (Hinduism)

In Hindu mythology Ida is goddess of speech. Ilā-Idā is also associated with Sarasvati, the goddess of knowledge.^[4]

Norse mythology

Main article: Iðavöllr

In Norse mythology, the Iðavöllr (Plains of Ida) are the plains that surround Asgard, the home of the Æsir gods.^{[citation needed]}