Keltos
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In Greek mythology
, the name Keltos (Greek
: Κέλτος, Latin: Celtus) was attributed to two individuals. Keltos, in both mythological accounts, was regarded as the eponymous founder of the Celts.
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...
, the name Keltos (Greek
Greek language
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: Κέλτος, Latin: Celtus) was attributed to two individuals. Keltos, in both mythological accounts, was regarded as the eponymous founder of the Celts.
- Keltos was the son of HeraclesHeraclesHeracles ,born Alcaeus or Alcides , was a divine hero in Greek mythology, the son of Zeus and Alcmene, foster son of Amphitryon and great-grandson of Perseus...
and KeltineKeltineIn Greek mythology, Keltine was the daughter of Bretannus and mother of Keltos. According to myth, she fell in love with Heracles and stole from him the cattle of Geryon, refusing to give them back unless he would first make love to her....
. - Keltos was the son of Polyphemos and GalateaGalateaGalatea is an ancient Greek name meaning "she who is milk-white".Galatea or Galathea may refer to:-In mythology:* Galatea :**Galatea, a woman who prayed for her daughter to be turned into a son, Leucippus...
and the brother of IllyriusIllyriusIllyrius is a name known in different stories found in ancient Greek mythology.-Cadmus and Harmonia:According to the Library and Epitome of Apollodorus, Illyrius was the youngest son of Cadmus and Harmonia who eventually ruled Illyria and became the eponymous ancestor of the whole Illyrian people...
and GalasGalasIn Greek mythology, the name Galas was attributed to individuals. Galas, in mythological accounts, was regarded as the eponymous founder of the Gauls.*Galas was the son of Polyphemos and Galatea and the brother of Illyrius and Keltos....
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