History of Greece, Volume 01 (of 12)

CHAPTER V.

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DEUKALION, HELLEN, AND SONS OF HELLEN.

Deukaliôn, son of Promêtheus.—Phthiôtis: his permanent seat.—General deluge.—Salvation of Deukaliôn and Pyrrha.—Belief in this deluge throughout Greece.—Hellên and Amphiktyôn.—Sons of Hellên: Dôrus, Xuthus, Æolus.—Amphiktyonic assembly.—Common solemnities and games.—Division of Hellas: Æolians, Dôrians, Iônians.—Large extent of Dôris implied in this genealogy.—This form of the legend harmonizes with the great establishments of the historical Dôrians.—Achæus—purpose which his name serves in the legend.—Genealogical diversities. 96-105