In Greek Mythology who was the son of Thetis?
17 Thetis occultation was observed from Oregon in 1999. However, the event was not timed. This minor planet was named after Thetis, the mother of Achilles in Greek mythology. 17 Thetis Thetis (; minor planet designation: 17 Thetis) and provisional designation , is a stony asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt, approximately 90 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 April 1852, by German astronomer Robert Luther at Bilk Observatory in Düsseldorf, Germany. He named his first asteroid discovery after Thetis from Greek mythology. The asteroid orbits the Sun at a distance of 2.1–2.8 AU once every 3
Thetis familiar Hellenic "Thetis" a sea-goddess who was being propitiated by the Persians. Thetis Thetis (; ), is a figure from Greek mythology with varying mythological roles. She mainly appears as a sea nymph, a goddess of water, or one of the 50 Nereids, daughters of the ancient sea god Nereus. When described as a Nereid in Classical myths, Thetis was the daughter of Nereus and Doris, and a granddaughter of Tethys with whom she sometimes shares characteristics. Often she seems to lead the Nereids as they attend to her tasks. Sometimes she also is identified with Metis. Some sources argue