Criasus
Sign in to saveIn Greek mythology, Criasus (; ) was a king of Argos.
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In Greek mythology, Criasus (; ) 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. Criasus fathered Phorbas, Ereuthalion and Cleoboea by Melantho.
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