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Acrisius
In Greek mythology, Acrisius (; Ancient Greek: Ἀκρίσιος) was a king of Argos.
Family.
Acrisius was the son of Abas and Aglaea (or Ocalea, depending on the author), grandson of Lynceus, great-grandson of Danaus. He was the twin brother of Proetus and the half brother of Lyrcus. Acrisius was father by Eurydice or Aganippe of Danae and thus grandfather of the hero Perseus through her. His other daughter was Evarete, wife of King Oenomaus of Pisa in Elis.
Mythology.
Mythology Rivalry of Twins.
Acrisius and Proetus was said to have quarreled even in the womb of their mother and when Abas died and Acrisius had grown up, he expelled Proetus from his inheritance. On his exile, Proetus was supported by his father-in-law Iobates, the Lycian, Proetus returned, and Acrisius was compelled to share his kingdom with his brother by giving Tiryns to him, while he retained Argos for himself.
Mythology Death.
Disappointed by his lack of luck in having a son