In Greek mythology, Ctesius (Ancient Greek: Κτήσιος means 'belonging to property, acquisition') may refer to three distinct characters:

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  1. ^ Homer, Odyssey 15.403–414
  2. ^ Apollodorus, Epitome 7.26–27
  3. ^ Apollodorus, Epitome 7.33
  4. ^ Suida, Suda EncyclopediaPublic Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. s.v. Praxidike

    Praxidike (Exacter of Justice): A deity whose head alone is venerated. Mnaseas in his treatise On Europe says that Soter (Saviour) and his sister Praxidike (Exacter of Justice) had a son Ctesius (Household) and daughters Homonoia (Concord) and Arete (Virtue), who were called Praxidikai (Exacters of Penalties) after their mother.

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