Niobe, e.g. is a figure from Greek mythology. She was the daughter of Tantalus and wife of Amphion, king of Thebes. In the myth, she was so grief-stricken by the death of her children that she turned to stone. As a result, she has become a symbol of grief and mourning. The crossword solutions for Niobe, e.g. are 'WEEPER' (6 letters) and 'griever' (7 letters). These words refer to someone who is in a state of sorrow or grief, which is fitting for the story of Niobe.