Achelois
Achelois (Ancient Greek: Ἀχελωίς, Ἀkhelōís) was a name attributed to several figures in Greek mythology.
- Achelois, a general name for water-nymphs, as in Columella,[3] where the companions of the Pegasids are called Acheloides.
- Achelois, a daughter of Pierus and one of the Pierides.[4]
Notes
- ^ Ovid, Metamorphoses 5.552 & 14.87
- ^ Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 1.7.10
- ^ Columella x. 263
- ^ Arnobius, Adversus Nationes 3.37
References
- Pseudo-Apollodorus, The Library with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.
- Publius Ovidius Naso, Metamorphoses translated by Brookes More (1859-1942). Boston, Cornhill Publishing Co. 1922. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library.
- Publius Ovidius Naso, Metamorphoses. Hugo Magnus. Gotha (Germany). Friedr. Andr. Perthes. 1892. Latin text available at the Perseus Digital Library.
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