NELEUS

Meaning of NELEUS in English

[Greek] The son of Poseidon and Tyro. He was the twin brother of Pelias and contested with him for the crown. Neleus moved to Messenia and became king of Pylos. When Heracles visited him with the request of cleansing him from a blood-debt, Neleus refused. Heracles destroyed Pylos, and killed Neleus with all his sons, except for Nestor.

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PERO — [Greek heroic] The beautiful daughter of Neleus and Chloris. She was married with Bias, who had received her from her …
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NESTOR — [Greek] The son of Neleus, king of Pylos, and Chloris. He was the only one who was spared when Heracles …
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BIAS — [Greek heroic] The brother of Melampus. Through the help of his brother, Bias was able to marry Pero, the daughter …
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BATTUS — [Greek heroic] A shepherd of Neleus who witnessed the theft of Apollo's cattle by Hermes. When he, despite his vow …
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ALASTOR — [Greek] In Greek mythology, Alastor is an avenging demon, associated with blood feuds between families, and the Greek term for …
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