Iedud
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Iedud was the only begotten son of Kronos (Elus) and the nymph Anobret in Phoenician mythology. His name means 'only begotten' in Phoenician. He was sacrificed by his father Kronos during a time of great danger from war, being arrayed in royal apparel at an altar.
When
- First attested
- 200 CE
- Attested period
- 200 – 200
- Historical notes
- Attested in Philo of Byblos's Phoenician history as quoted by Eusebius in the 3rd century CE.
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wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“an only begotten son, whom they on this account called ledud, the only begotten being still so called among the Phoenicians; and when very great dangers from war had beset the country, he arrayed his son in royal apparel”
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