Spartaeus (mythology)

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In Greek mythology, Spartaeus (Ancient Greek: Σπαρταῖον Spartaios) was the son of the Rhodian nymph Himalia and Zeus. He was the brother of Cronius and Cytus.[1]

Mythology

When Spartaeus and his brothers were still young men, Aphrodite travelling from Cythera to Cyprus, dropped near Rhodes but was prevented by the sons of Poseidon and Halia. Thus, the goddess cursed them with insanity.[2]

Notes

  1. ^ Diodorus Siculus, Bibliotheca historica 5.55.5
  2. ^ Diodorus Siculus, Bibliotheca historica 5.55.6

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