Ophionidae

ancestor Greek single tradition · 1

The Ophionidae are a group of beings said to have been taken from the Phoenicians by Pherecydes, associated with the deity Ophion.

When

First attested
500 BCE
Attested period
-600 – 2020
Historical notes
Mentioned by Eusebius citing Philo of Byblos, referencing Pherecydes' 6th century BCE work.

Relationships

aspect of
Ophion
co occurs with
Zeus, Oceanus, Eurynome, Rhea, Cronos, Zas

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“Pherecydes took Ophion and the Ophionidae from the Phoenicians.”

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