Although some myths hold he was the son of Phoenix and Aephesiboea or Cinyras and Metharme, most claim that he originated from the incestuous union of Myrrha and her father Theias, bursting forth from Myrrha after she was turned into a tree to escape Theias' wrath.
Although some myths hold he was the son of Phoenix and Aephesiboea or Cinyras and Metharme, most claim that he originated from the incestuous union of Myrrha and her father Theias, bursting forth from Myrrha after she was turned into a tree to escape Theias' wrath. He was killed by a wild boar, with his blood becoming the first roses. Earlier, he captivated Aphrodite, who placed him in a trunk and entrusted him to Persephone, who also fell in love with him, prompting Zeus to order that he spend half of every year with each. FTP, who is this figure of Greek myth renowned for his beauty?
Although some myths hold he was the son of Phoenix and Aephesiboea or Cinyras and Metharme, most claim that he originated from the incestuous union of Myrrha and her father Theias, bursting forth from Myrrha after she was turned into a tree to escape Theias' wrath.
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