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Selene is also another name for the moon

Selene, Hesperos, Phosphoros (Louvre, Paris)

Selene, Pergamonmuseum, Berlin

Selene (Ancient Greek: Σελήνη) is the goddess of the Moon in Greek mythology. She is the daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia. She is the sister of Helios, god of the Sun, and Eos, goddess of the dawn. She is often shown driving her chariot across the night sky, drawn by a team of winged horses. Many other goddesses, such as Artemis and Hecate, were associated with the moon, but only Selene was regarded as the personification of the Moon itself. Her Roman equivalent is Luna.