Eleos

In Greek mythology, Eleos (Ancient Greek Ἔλεος m.) was the personification of pity and mercy.

There was an altar in Athens dedicated to him,[1] at which children of Heracles sought refuge from Eurystheus' prosecution.[2] Adrastus also came to this altar after the loss of the battle of Seven Against Thebes, praying that those who died in the battle be buried.[3][4]

According to a local inscription,[5] Eleos was also worshipped at Epidaurus.

References

  1. ^ Pausanias, Description of Greece 1. 17. 1
  2. ^ Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 2. 8. 1.
  3. ^ Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 3. 7. 1.
  4. ^ Scholia to Sophocles' Oedipus at Colonus, 258
  5. ^ Inscriptiones Graecae, 4. 1282

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