Aglaïos

Aglaïos is a figure who appears in Greek mythology. There are several distinct characters named Aglaïos, primarily found in the context of heroic myths and genealogies. One notable Aglaïos was a king of Pellene, a city in Achaea. He is sometimes mentioned in relation to the myth of the Argonauts, though his direct involvement is not always prominent. Another Aglaïos is described as one of the Gigantes, a race of monstrous beings born from Gaia and Ouranos. This Aglaïos was slain by the gods during the Gigantomachy, the epic battle between the gods and the giants.

In some accounts, Aglaïos is also associated with the lineage of heroes or gods, serving as a father or ancestor to other mythological figures. The name Aglaïos itself derives from the Greek word "aglaos," meaning glorious or brilliant. The various characters bearing this name contribute to the complex tapestry of Greek mythology, representing different facets of divine, heroic, and monstrous existence. Their presence in different myths highlights the interconnectedness of these narratives and the recurring use of certain names across various heroic genealogies and cosmogonies.