fama, goddess of reputation (asteroid 408)
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Pheme, the goddess of fame, was the daughter of Gaea and Elpis. She personified not only fame but also rumors, gossip, and reputation. In Virgil's Aeneid, she is depicted as a monstrous being who spreads chaos with her relentless chatter. Inspired by this portrayal, many later artists depicted her with multiple tongues, eyes, and ears - thusly embodying the unstoppable force of public opinion. IN MY OPINION Pheme in your chart can represent a) your notoriety / the fame you attract, b) the gossip and rumors that circulated about you, c) the general public opinion surrounding you, and/or d) your ability to perceive something worth knowing.
i encourage you to look into the aspects of fama along with the sign, degree, and house placement. for the more advanced astrologers, take a look at the persona chart of fama AND/OR add the other characters involved to see how they support or impede fama!
OTHER RELATED ASTEROIDS: gaea (1184), vergilius (2798), and elpis (54)!
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