Epigeius
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Epigeius is the son of Elyon, who replaced his father as ruler of the gods. He is identified as the Hellenic Uranus. Epigeius was deposed by his own son Elus.
When
- First attested
- 1500 BCE
- Attested period
- -1500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Described by Philo of Byblos.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Zeus-Demarous, Hypsistos, Alalu
- parent of
- Elus
- child of
- ʽElyōn
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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