Melicertes- Greek GodDeity
Also known as: Melikertes, Palaemon, Palaimōn, Μελικέρτης, and Παλαίμων
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Description
Son of Athamas and Ino. When Athamas went mad and killed Learchus, Ino fled with Melicertes and leapt into the sea. The boy was transformed into the marine deity Palaemon, protector of harbors and sailors, and the Isthmian Games were founded in his honor.