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Polyidus
(381 words)
(Πολύιδος/
Polýidos, Latin
Polyidus). [German version] [1] Mythical seer and miracle-worker from Corinth ('of wide learning'). Mythical seer and miracle-worker from Corinth (cf. Cic. Leg. 2,33), descendant of Melampus [1] (Pherecydes FGrH 3 F 115a; Paus. 1,43,5), spouse of Eurydameia, father of Euchenor (Hom. Il. 13,663-668; cf. Cic. Div. 1,89), Cleitus [2], Astycrateia and Manto (not identical with the seeress Manto). His powers are testified to by numerous accounts of his assitence: in Corinth, for example…
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Brill’s New Pauly
Polyidos
(351 words)
(Πολύιδος, lat.
Polyidus). [English version] [1] myth. Seher und Wundertäter aus Korinth (“Vielwissender”). Myth. Seher und Wundertäter aus Korinth (vgl. Cic. leg. 2,33), Nachfahre des Melampus [1] (Pherekydes FGrH 3 F 115a; Paus. 1,43,5), Gatte der Eurydameia, Vater des Euchenor (Hom. Il. 13,663-668; vgl. Cic. div. 1,89), Kleitos [2], der Astykrateia und Manto (nicht identisch mit der Seherin Manto). Seine Wirkung dokumentiert sich in zahlreichen Hilfsaktionen: So hilft er u. a. in Korinth als Traumdeuter …
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Der Neue Pauly