Crisus
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In Greek mythology
, Crisus or Crissus was a son of Phocus
and brother of Panopaeus. With Antiphateia, daughter of Naubolus, he became father of Strophius
; thus he was the grandfather of Pylades
. He is also said to have founded the town of Crissa, which received its name from him.
Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece...
, Crisus or Crissus was a son of Phocus
Phocus
Phocus was the son of Aeacus and Psamathe in Greek mythology. His mother, the Nereid goddess of sand beaches, transformed herself into a seal when she was ambushed by Aeacus, and was raped as a seal; conceived in the rape, Phocus' name means "seal". He had two sons, Crisus and Panopaeus.Aeacus...
and brother of Panopaeus. With Antiphateia, daughter of Naubolus, he became father of Strophius
Strophius
In Greek mythology, Strophius, son of Crisus, was a King of Phocis, husband of the sister of Agamemnon and by her father of Pylades and Astydameia. When Orestes was hiding from his murderous mother, Clytemnestra, Strophius hid him...
; thus he was the grandfather of Pylades
Pylades
In Greek mythology, Pylades is the son of King Strophius of Phocis and of Anaxibia, daughter of Atreus and sister of Agamemnon and Menelaus. He is mostly known for his strong friendship with his cousin Orestes, son of Agamemnon.-Orestes and Pylades:...
. He is also said to have founded the town of Crissa, which received its name from him.