Acis
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Acis is a mortal shepherd beloved by the sea-nymph Galatea in Greek myth. After being slain by the Cyclops Polyphemus, he was transformed into the river Acis, which flows near Acireale in Sicily. As a river spirit, he embodies the waters of the region.
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When
- First attested
- 200 BCE
- Attested period
- -200 – 2020
- Historical notes
- The springs were used by the Romans, indicating the legend was known during Roman times.
Relationships
- enemy of
- Polyphemus
- consort of
- Galatea
- manifests as
- River Acis, Fiume di Jaci
- child of
- Pan (Faunus), Symaethis
Mentioned by
Sources
encyclopedia (2)
- peer reviewed
- peer reviewed
Source passages
“It takes its name from the river Acis, into which, according to the legend, Acis, the lover of Galatea, was changed after he had been slain by Polyphemus.”
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“ACIS, in Greek mythology, the son of Pan (Faunus) and the nymph Symaethis, a beautiful shepherd of Sicily, was the lover of the Nereïd Galatea.”
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