Heliadae
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In Greek mythology, the Heliadae or Heliadai (; ) were the seven sons of Helios and Rhodos and grandsons of Poseidon. They were brothers to Electryone.
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In Greek mythology, the Heliadae or Heliadai (; ) were the seven sons of Helios and Rhodos and grandsons of Poseidon. They were brothers to Electryone.
== Biography == They were Ochimus, Cercaphus, Macareus (or Macar), Actis, Tenages, Triopas, and Candalus (Nonnus adds Auges and Thrinax). They were expert astrologers and seafarers, and were the first to introduce sacrifices to Athena at Rhodes. They also drove the Telchines out of Rhodes.
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