What is leuce greek mythology?

Leuce was a figure in Greek mythology who was believed to be a nymph of the White Poplar tree. She was associated with the underworld and was considered to be a beloved of Hades, the god of the dead.

According to mythology, Leuce was transformed into a tree by Hades after her death, and this tree was said to have grown on the banks of the River Acheron. As a result, the White Poplar tree became associated with death and mourning in ancient Greece.

Leuce was also said to have been the companion of Persephone, the goddess of the underworld, and would often lead her through the underworld's many regions. Some versions of the myth describe Leuce as a guide for the dead, leading them to the underworld.

The story of Leuce is retold in various works of Greek literature, including Ovid's "Metamorphoses" and Virgil's "Aeneid." The figure of Leuce and her association with the underworld has also appeared in various works of art, including ancient Greek pottery and painted murals.