Nilus (mythology)
Nilus or Neilos, in Greek mythology, was one of the Potamoi who represent the god of the Nile river itself.Family
Nilus was one of 3,000 river gods children of Oceanus and Tethys. He was father to several children, of these included Memphis, as well as a son named Nilus Ankhmemiphis.
His granddaughter Libya in turn became mother to Belus and Agenor. These sons then married younger daughters of his son Nilus named Anchiroe and Telephassa respectively. A daughter Chione was said to be borne to Nilus and Callirhoe, an Oceanid. His other children include: Argiope, Anippe, Eurryroe, Europa and possibly Caliadne, Polyxo and Thebe.Mythology
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