Abas (mythology)
Multiple figures in Greek myth share the name Abas.
Abas is a name borne by numerous figures in Greek mythology, including kings, seers, warriors, and a boy transformed into a lizard. The most prominent is Abas, king of Argos. A different Abas, son of Metaneira, was changed into a lizard by Demeter for mocking her. Other individuals named Abas appear as a companion of Perseus, a centaur, defenders of Thebes and Troy, a servant of King Lycomedes, and a companion of Diomedes turned into a swan by Aphrodite.
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- King of argos
- Abas
- Founded tribe
- Abantians
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