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In Greek mythology, Xuthus (; ) was a Phthian prince who later became a king of Peloponnesus. He was the founder (through his sons) of the Achaean and Ionian nations.

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In Greek mythology, Xuthus (; ) was a Phthian prince who later became a king of Peloponnesus. He was the founder (through his sons) of the Achaean and Ionian nations.

== Etymology == According to the author Robert Graves, Xuthus' name came from the ancient Greek word , meaning "sparrow".

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