In Greek mythology, Criasus (/ˈkraɪ.əsəs/;[1] Ancient Greek: Κρίασος Kriasos) was a king of Argos.

Family

Criasus was the son of Argus and Evadne (daughter of Strymon) or the Oceanid Peitho. He had five brothers who were named Ecbasus, Jasus, Peiranthus, Epidaurus and Tiryns.[2] Criasus fathered Phorbas, Ereuthalion and Cleoboea by Melantho.[3]

Mythology

Criasus was said to have reigned for fifty four years. During his reign, Callithyia, daughter of Peiranthus, became the first priestess of Hera. According to Eusebius, Criasus reigned at the same time as Saphrus reigned as the fourteenth king of Assyria, and Orthopolis as the twelfth king of Sicyon. Eusebius also tells us that Moses was born in Egypt during his reign.[4] Criasus' son Phorbas succeeded him on the throne of Argos.

Regnal titles Preceded byArgus King of Argos Succeeded byPhorbas

Notes

  1. ^ Gardner, Dorsey; Porter, Noah, eds. (1884). A Practical Dictionary of the English Language. New York: Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor & Co. p. 547.
  2. ^ Apollodorus, 2.1.2; Hyginus, Fabulae 145; Scholia on Euripides, Orestes 932; on Phoenician Women 1116
  3. ^ Scholia on Euripides, Orestes 932; on Phoenician Women 1116
  4. ^ Eusebius, Chronicle book 1

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