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Aeacus

Son of Zeus in Greek mythology

Entitymythological Greek characterQ206187

Also known as Eacus · Æacus

Instance of: mythological Greek character

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Aeacus was a king of the island of Aegina in Greek mythology. He was a son of Zeus and the nymph Aegina, and the father of the heroes Peleus and Telamon. According to legend, he was famous for his justice, and after he died he became one of the three judges in the underworld alongside Minos and Rhadamanthus. In another story, he assisted Poseidon and Apollo in building the walls of Troy.

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Birthplace: Aegina
Father: Zeus
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1.Stated in Q45276809
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Child: Peleus mother: Endeïs
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1.Stated in Q45276809
2.Stated in Q24476912
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Phocus mother: Psamathe
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1.Stated in Q45276809
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Telamon mother: Endeïs
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1.Stated in Q45276809
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Sex or gender: male
Positions held: king of Myrmidons
Mother: Aegina
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1.Stated in Q45276809
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Spouse: Endeïs
Unmarried partner: Psamathe
Name in native language: Αιακός
Worshipped by: Greek mythology

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