Achaeus (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Achaeus or Achaios (/əˈkiːəs/; Ancient Greek: Ἀχαιός Akhaiós, derived from αχος achos, "grief, pain, woe") was the name of two mythological characters: * Achaeus, son of Poseidon and the eponym of Achaea. * Achaeus, son of Xuthus and mythical founder of Achaean race. * Achaeus, son of Phthia, daughter of Phoroneus and the god Zeus.

Achaeus (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Achaeus or Achaios (/əˈkiːəs/; Ancient Greek: Ἀχαιός Akhaiós, derived from αχος achos, "grief, pain, woe") was the name of two mythological characters: * Achaeus, son of Poseidon and the eponym of Achaea. * Achaeus, son of Xuthus and mythical founder of Achaean race. * Achaeus, son of Phthia, daughter of Phoroneus and the god Zeus.