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Alpheus

also: the Elean river

The river-god of Elis who fell in love with Arethusa and pursued her across Arcadia, following her stream beneath the sea to Ortygia.

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Mentioned in 3 works (5 total)

The Loves poetry · 1 mention
Metamorphoses poetry · 3 mentions
Letters from the Black Sea poetry · 1 mention

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