Eleusis (mythology)

Eleusis
Eponym of Eleusis
Other namesEleusinus
AbodeEleusis
Genealogy
Parents(1) Hermes and (2) Daeira; (3) Ogygus
Siblingshalf-siblings: (2) Immaradus and Semele; (3) Cadmus, Aulis, Alalcomenia, and Thelxinia
ConsortCothonea
OffspringTriptolemus

In Greek mythology, Eleusis (/ɪˈljsɪs/ ih-LEW-siss)[1] or Eleusinus (Ancient Greek: Ἐλευσῖνι, romanizedEleusîni, or Ἐλευσῖνα, Eleusîna) was the eponymous hero of the town of Eleusis.

  1. ^ Wells, John C. (2000) [1990]. Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (new ed.). Harlow, England: Longman. p. 254. ISBN 978-0-582-36467-7.