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⭐ Core Definition: Pelorus (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Pelorus (Ancient Greek: Πέλορος) may refer to several distinct characters:

  • Pelorus, also called Peloreus, one of the Giants.
  • Pelorus, also Pelor (Πέλωρ), one of the Spartoi or men that grew forth from the dragon's teeth which Cadmus sowed at Thebes. The other four surviving Spartoi were Chthonius, Hyperenor, Udaeus, and Echion.
  • Pelorus, the man whom the festival of Peloria was named after. He brought news of the violent earthquakes in Haemonia where the former country covered by the lake became visible plains as the waters drained off. Pelasgus delighted with his statement, held a bountiful banquet for him worthy of an honourable guest and Pelorus was similarly served cordially by the other nobles. Afterwards, the Pelasgians occupied the newly revealed district and they instituted a festival (Peloria) as a sort of imitation of the feast which took place on that occasion and sacrificing to Zeus Pelor.
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👉 Pelorus (mythology) in the context of Hyperenor

In Greek mythology, the name Hyperenor (/ˌhɪpəˈrnɔːr/; Ancient Greek: Ὺπερήνωρ, lit.'overbearing, over-weening, violent') may refer to:

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Pelorus (mythology) in the context of Chthonius

In Greek mythology, the name Chthonius /ˈθniəs/ or Chthonios (Ancient Greek: Χθόνιος, [kʰtʰó.ni.os], "of the earth or underworld") may refer to:

Chthonius is also a genus of pseudoscorpions:

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Pelorus (mythology) in the context of Echion

In Greek mythology, the name Echion /ɛˈkɒn/ (Ancient Greek: Ἐχῑ́ων (gen.: Ἐχίονος), derivative of ἔχις echis "viper") referred to five different beings:

  • Echion, one of the Gigantes, known for great strength (though not necessarily great size) and having an ability to change the course or direction of winds.
  • Echion, one of the surviving Spartoi, the "sown men" that sprang up from the dragon's teeth sown by Cadmus, the other four Spartoi were Chthonius, Hyperenor, Pelorus, and Udaeus. Echion was principally known for his skill in battle and bravery; "it was Echion who, for his great valor, was preferred by Cadmus to be his son-in-law": Echion was father of Pentheus and Epeiros by Agave. He was credited to be the founder of the Malian city of Echinos. Also, Echion was said to have dedicated a temple of Cybele in Boeotia, and to have assisted Cadmus in the building of Thebes.
  • Echion of Alope, son of Hermes and Antianeira (daughter of Menetus) or Laothoe, and brother of Erytus. Together with the latter and stepbrother, Aethalides, they participated in the quest of the Argonauts. Echion and his brother were described as “well skilled in craftiness” which signified the ability they possess as children of the thief-god. Also, he participated in the Calydonian boar hunt, according to Hyginus and Ovid.
  • Echion, son of Portheus and one of the Greeks who fought at the Trojan War. He was also one of the men hidden in the Trojan horse and was killed. The doomed Greek is a "tough but battle weary warrior, plagued by phantasms of his death".
  • Echion, one of the suitors who came with 53 others from Dulichium to compete for Penelope. He, with the other suitors, was shot dead by Odysseus with the help of Eumaeus, Philoetius, and Telemachus.
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Pelorus (mythology) in the context of Udaeus (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Udaeus (Ancient Greek: Οὐδαῖος) was one of the Spartoi or men that grew forth from the dragon's teeth which Cadmus sowed at Thebes. The other four surviving Spartoi were Chthonius, Hyperenor, Pelorus, and Echion. Udaeus was the ancestor of the seer Tiresias.

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