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Plutus
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Author / Collector:
E.M. Berens
Book:
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome
Publisher:
Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co.
Year:
1880
Country:
Greece
License:
Public Domain (copyright expired)
Editor's Notes:
n/a
Greek and Roman Gods, Legendary Creatures, Mythical Heroes, and Minor Deities
Subject:
Plutus
Plutus, the son of Demeter and a mortal called Iasion, was the god of wealth, and is represented as being lame when he makes his appearance, and winged when he takes his departure. He was supposed to be both blind and foolish, because he bestows his gifts without discrimination, and frequently upon the most unworthy objects.
Plutus was believed to have his abode in the bowels of the earth, which was probably the reason why, in later times, Aïdes became confounded with this divinity.
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