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Apidanus

A river god from Greek mythology, associated with a river in Thessaly.

minor

Also known as great Apidanus

First appearance: the garden of eros

Apidanus shows up with force in Θρηνῳδία. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the river Apidanus whose streams pour upon the fertile land, a possible destination for the captive women.
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In Θρηνῳδία: Mentioned as the river Apidanus whose streams pour upon the fertile land, a possible destination for the captive women. Later, in Στροφή: Mentioned as 'great Apidanus' whose streams pour upon the fertile…

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