The Hesperides

The Hesperides. The Heperides were daughters of Nyx entrusted with the burden of protecting a tree with golden apples. These golden apples had been given to Hera on her wedding day, and are the source of the golden hue of sunset. Heracles was sent to obtain some of these golden apples and they were later returned by Athena. The Hesperides kept other treasures also, some that Perseus obtained on his quest to slay Medusa. Some myths about them were the Bridal Apples of Hera, the Hesperides and Perseus, Heracles and the Golden Apples, and Eris and the Apple of Discord. Their names were Aegle, Erytheia, Hesperia, and Arethusa.

Parents: Nyx, Night

Children:
 * 1) Eurytion (by Eurytheia)