Gration (Γρατίων[1]) is a giant from Greek mythology.[2] His name might have been corrupted.[3] He was killed by Heracles.
Mythology edit
Gration was born from Gaia and Uranus.[2]
He was killed by the goddess Artemis with the help of Heracles.[4][5] Alternatively, he was killed solely by Heracles.[6] One story tells that Gration owned a two headed dog.[7]
Name edit
His name may have been corrupted. Various emendations have been suggested, including Aigaion (Αἰγαίων - "goatish", "stormy"), Eurytion (Εὐρυτίων - "fine flowing", "widely honored") and Rhaion (Ῥαίων - "more adaptable", "more relaxed").[3]
References edit
- ^ Pseudo-Apollodorus. "Perseus Under Philologic: Apollod. 1". anastrophe.uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ a b Bane, Theresa (2016-05-12). Encyclopedia of Giants and Humanoids in Myth, Legend and Folklore. McFarland. p. 79. ISBN 978-1-4766-6351-7.
- ^ a b Frazer 1921, note 1 to Apollodorus 1.6.2, p. 46: "Γρατίωνα probably corrupt. Various emendations have been suggested, as Αἰγαίωνα (Heyne, M. Mayer, op. cit. pp. 201 sq.), Εὐρυτίωνα, Ῥαίωνα (Hercher)."
- ^ Grimal, s.v. Artemis, p. 61.
- ^ Salisbury, Joyce E. (2001). Encyclopedia of Women in the Ancient World. ABC-CLIO. p. 19. ISBN 978-1-57607-092-5.
- ^ Coulter, Charles Russell; Turner, Patricia (2013-07-04). Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities. Routledge. p. 79. ISBN 978-1-135-96390-3.
- ^ Bulfinch, Thomas (2012-03-05). Bulfinch's Greek and Roman Mythology: The Age of Fable. Courier Corporation. p. 117. ISBN 978-0-486-11487-3.
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