Aeacus (/ ˈiːəkəs /; also spelled Eacus; Ancient Greek: Αἰακός) was a king of the island of Aegina in Greek mythology. He was a son of Zeus and the nymph Aegina, and the father of the heroes Peleus and Telamon. [1] .

Aeacus was the king of the island of Aegina in Greek mythology. He was the son of Zeus and Aegina, daughter of the river god Asopus . Aegina was brought by Zeus to the island then called Oenone , in order to save her from her parents' wrath; the island later took after her name.

Aeacus, in Greek mythology, son of Zeus and Aegina, the daughter of the river god Asopus; Aeacus was the father of Telamon and Peleus. His mother was carried off by Zeus to the island of Oenone, afterward called by her name.

Aeacus was a son of Zeus in Greek mythology, and would become king of the island of Aegina. Aeacus was also father to Telamon and Peleus notable Greek heroes.

Jul 11, 2018 · The Greek Ged Aeacus was the son of Zeus and Aegina. He became the ruler of the Myrmidons and one of the three judges in the Underworld.

Nov 13, 2024 · Aeacus, a prominent figure in Greek mythology, is celebrated as a symbol of justice, piety, and divine favor. The son of Zeus and the nymph Aegina, Aeacus’ life and legacy are closely tied to myths of moral judgment, divine intervention, and the founding of …

In Greek mythology Rhadamanthys, Minos and Aeacus were the judges of the dead, three demi-god ministers of Hades. They were originally mortal men, sons of the god Zeus, who were granted their station in death as a reward for establishing law and order on earth.

Aeacus would have two famous sons, Telamon and Peleus, but as a king he was famous for his piety and his even-handedness when it came to passing judgements. The impartiality of Aeacus was also sufficient to see others visit his kingdom just …

Aeacus was the son of Zeus and Aegina, the daughter of the river god Asopos. He had a son, Phocus, with the Nereid Psamathe before marrying Endeis and having two more sons, Telamon and Peleus. Zeus carried Aegina away to escape her parents' wrath, and the island he brought her to was later named...

King Aeacus, who was regarded as the most righteous among the Hellenes, had such a reputation as a pious man that Zeus would listen to him alone. Aeacus was known for settling disputes even for the gods. It is said that Hellas was delivered of a terrible dearth thanks to Aeacus' prayers.