Hylas

In the Greek Mythology, Hylas (in Greek old Ύλας / Hylas ) is the son of Théodamas, king of the Dryopes and the eromene of Héraclès.

Myth

It takes part in the forwarding of the Argonautes and makes a halt in Bithynie close to the coasts of Mysie with his companions. Having gone to draw water with the cascade, it is removed by the nymphs place which éprises of its beauty, involved it in the depths forever. Héraclès, helped of Lapithe Polyphème, wandered in wood with its research, calling it in vain. During this time, Argonautes, benefitting from a favorable breeze, had weighed the anchor, without awaiting the return of some heroes descended to ground. Polyphème remained in the country and founded the town of Cios, on which it reigned. Héraclès, on its side, promised in Mysiens to leave them in peace if they continued to seek Hylas.

The tradition was maintained at the historical times where one saw each year of the priests traversing the countryside by shouting with all the echoes the name of Hylas.

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