Nilus (mythology)


In Greek mythology, Nilus is one of 3,000 River [gods |river gods], who represent the god of the Nile river itself. Nilus is the son of the water gods Oceanus and Tethys.

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Nilus was one of 3,000 river gods children of the Titans Oceanus and his sister-wife Tethys. He was father to several children, of these included Memphis.
His granddaughter Libya in turn became mother to Belus and Agenor. These sons then married younger daughters of his son Nilus named Anchiroe and Telephassa, respectively. A daughter Chione was said to be borne to Nilus and Callirhoe, an Oceanid. His other children include: Argiope, Anippe, Eurryroe, Europa and possibly Caliadne, Polyxo and Thebe.

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