Achaeus
ancestor Greek single tradition · 1
Achaeus is a mythic progenitor of the Achaeans, described as the son of Xuthus and grandson of Hellen. He is sometimes identified with the figure Aeolus. The Achaeans trace their lineage to him in the Hesiodic genealogy.
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 1800 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Mythic ancestor mentioned in Hesiodic genealogies.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Hellen, Hyperborean Apollo, Zeus Panhellenius, Zeus, Poseidon, Aeacus, Pelops
- child of
- Xuthus
- has aspect
- Aeolus
Mentioned by
Sources
encyclopedia (1)
- peer reviewed
Source passages
“according to legend, from Achaeus, son of Xuthus, son of Hellen.”
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