Aeopolus

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Aeopolus (Ancient Greek: Αἰπόλος, gen.: Αἰοπόλου, romanized Aipolus or Aiopólos, lit. 'goatherd') is a mortal figure in Greek mythic genealogical tradition recorded only in brief scholia and summaries. He is named as the father of Cleobule, who in one variant is cited as a possible mother of Myrtilus by Hermes; some sources note he was also called Aeolus. Attestations are limited and no cult, deeds, or narratives are preserved for him.

Origin

There is no narrative origin or mythic birth story recorded for Aeopolus in the provided material. He appears only as a named mortal ancestor in genealogical accounts: the scholia on Lycophron (as preserved in later scholia collections) and modern summary entries identify him as the father of Cleobule and note an alternate name-form, Aeolus. Beyond this brief genealogical placement no origin tale or life-events are given.

Appearance

No physical description or iconography for Aeopolus is recorded in the available sources. Although his name literally means 'goatherd,' there is no evidence in the cited material that he was depicted, described, or venerated iconographically as a goatherd or pastoral figure.

Abilities

The sources attribute no supernatural abilities, powers, or characteristic deeds to Aeopolus. He is presented solely as a mortal, named progenitor in a genealogical tradition; no behaviors beyond his role as father of Cleobule are recorded.

Community Record

Sources
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    Aeopolus — Wikipedia. Wikipedia contributors, 'Aeopolus,' Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeopolus (accessed via provided research notes).wiki
  2. [2]
    Scholia on Lycophron (as preserved in Tzetzes, Scholia Continens). Tzetzes, John, Lycophronis Alexandra. Vol. II: Scholia Continens, ed. Eduard Scheer, Berlin: Weidmann, 1881 (as cited in modern summaries).literary
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