Elus
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Elus is the son of Epigeius, who deposed his father as ruler of the gods. He is identified with Cronos. Elus was then defeated by "Zeus-Demarous" (Hadad).
When
- First attested
- 1500 BCE
- Attested period
- -1500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Described by Philo of Byblos.
Relationships
- child of
- Epigeius
- enemy of
- Zeus-Demarous
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“the first ruler of the gods was Elyon, later replaced by his son Epigeius (identified as the Hellenic Uranus), who in turn was deposed by his own son Elus (identified with Cronos); Elus was then defeated by "Zeus-Demarous" (Hadad).”
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