Showing posts with label Althea. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Althea. Show all posts

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Meleager.

Meleager (Μελέαγρος) was a hero in Greek myths and legends. His parents were Oineus (Οἰνεύς) or Ares and Althea (Ἀλθαία). Deianira (Δῃάνειρα) was Meleager’s sister.

He took part in the campaign of the Arganauts along with Jason, Theseus, Peleus, and others.

Cleopatra and Atalanta (Ἀταλάντη) were his wives. Meleager had an offspring named Parthenopaeus (Παρθενοπαῖος).





Friday, October 20, 2023

Oeneus.

Oeneus (Οἰνεύς) was a king of Calydon in Greek mythology. His parents were Porthaon (Πορθάων) and Euryte (Εὐρύτη). Also, Oeneus had several siblings. Althea (Ἀλθαία) was his wife. They had several offsprings.

Oeneus was very hospitable. He received Menelaus and Agamemnon. Oeneus met with Heracles and Alcmaeon (Ἀλκμαίων), too.

He was killed by sons of his brother Agrius (Ἄγριο).



Saturday, December 11, 2021

Thestius.

 Thestius (Θέστιος) was a character in Greek legends. He was known as the king of Pleuronians in Aetolia. His parents were Ares and Demonice.

Leda and Althea were Thestius daughters.

There are myths and legends about this hero.

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