Aeacus
Americannoun
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She was angry because Zeus loved Aegina, the maiden for whom the island was named, and whose son, Aeacus, became its king.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
The name of the island was changed to Aegina in honor of the maiden, and her son Aeacus was the grandfather of Achilles, who was called sometimes Aeacides, descendant of Aeacus.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
These were men created from ants on the island of Aegina, in the reign of Aeacus, Achilles’ grandfather, and they were Achilles’ followers in the Trojan War.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Aeacus climbed to the lofty temple of Zeus and prayed to him, reminding him that he was his son and the son of a woman the god had loved.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Thrice, yea, four times blessed son of Aeacus, happy Peleus!
From Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica by Evelyn-White, Hugh G. (Hugh Gerard)
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