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Eleusis (mythology)
| Eleusis | |
|---|---|
Eponym of Eleusis | |
| Other names | Eleusinus |
| Abode | Eleusis |
| Genealogy | |
| Parents | (1) Hermes and (2) Daeira; (3) Ogygus |
| Siblings | half-siblings: (2) Immaradus and Semele; (3) Cadmus, Aulis, Alalcomenia, and Thelxinia |
| Consort | Cothonea |
| Offspring | Triptolemus |
In Greek mythology, Eleusis (/ɪˈljuːsɪs/ ih-LEW-siss)[1] or Eleusinus (Ancient Greek: Ἐλευσῖνι, romanized: Eleusîni, or Ἐλευσῖνα, Eleusîna) was the eponymous hero of the town of Eleusis.
- ^ Wells, John C. (2000) [1990]. Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (new ed.). Harlow, England: Longman. p. 254. ISBN 978-0-582-36467-7.
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