Hermus
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In Greek mythology Hermus (Ἕρμος) is the god of the river Hermus (modern Gediz river), located in Aegean region of Lydia (modern Turkey). Like most of the river-gods, he is the son of Oceanus and Tethys. He had was the father of the Lydian nymphs.[1][2]
Hermus is also the name of two minor mythological characters:
- Hermus, one of the sons of Aegyptus, by the naiad Caliadne. He married (and was murdered by) Cleopatra, daughter of Danaus and the naiad Polyxo.[3]
- Hermus, a nobleman of Athens and a companion of Theseus. When Theseus founded the city of Pythopolis he left Hermus there. There was a place incorrectly called the House of Hermes in the city, which previously was sacred to Hermus.[4]
