Orneus
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In Greek mythology
, Orneus (Ὀρνεύς) was the son of King Erechtheus
and Praxithea
and the father of Peteus. Through Peteus Orneus is the grandfather of Menestheus
. The town of Orneae is believed to be named after him.
Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece...
, Orneus (Ὀρνεύς) was the son of King Erechtheus
Erechtheus
Erechtheus in Greek mythology was the name of an archaic king of Athens, the re-founder of the polis and a double at Athens for Poseidon, as "Poseidon Erechtheus"...
and Praxithea
Praxithea
- Wife of Erichthonius :Praxithea was a Naiad nymph. According to Apollodorus Praxithea married Erichthonius of Athens and by him had a son named Pandion I...
and the father of Peteus. Through Peteus Orneus is the grandfather of Menestheus
Menestheus
Menestheus , the son of Peteus, son of Orneus, son of Erechtheus, was a legendary King of Athens during the Trojan War. He was set up as king by the Dioscuri when Theseus travelled to the underworld, and at his return Menestheus exiled him from the city.Menestheus was one of the suitors of Helen of...
. The town of Orneae is believed to be named after him.