In greek mythology, Aegaeus (Ancient Greek: Αἰγαῖος) were:

1. One of the potamoi, or river-gods. He lived on the island of Scheria, widely considered to be the modern island of Corfu.[1] He was the father of Melite, who bore Heracles a son, Hyllus,[2] and of the nymphs Aigaiides.[1]

2. A surname of Poseidon, derived from the town of Aegae in Euboea.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Aigaios". theoi.com.
  2. ↑ Apollonius Rhodius, Argonautica, 4. 538 ff
  3. ↑ A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology, Aegaeus


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