Peleus
In Greek mythology, Peleus (/ˈpiːliəs, ˈpiːljuːs/; Ancient Greek: Πηλεύς Pēleus) was a hero, king of Phthia, husband of Thetis and the father of their son Achilles. This myth was already known to the hearers of Homer in the late 8th century BC.
| Peleus | |
|---|---|
King of Phthia | |
Peleus consigns Achilles to Chiron's care, white-ground lekythos by the Edinburgh Painter, c. 500 BC (National Archaeological Museum of Athens). | |
| Abode | Phthia |
| Personal information | |
| Parents | Aeacus and Endeis |
| Siblings | Telamon |
| Consort | Thetis |
| Offspring | Achilles, Polymele |
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