Inachuss

Inachus is a figure from Greek mythology, primarily known as the father of Io, a princess of Argos. According to most accounts, Inachus was the first king of Argos and the god of the river Inachus, which flows through the region. He was the son of Oceanus and Tethys, making him a Titan of the primordial generation.

His lineage is significant as it connects him to the earliest divine beings in Greek cosmology. Inachus had several children with his wife, Melia, including Io, Phoroneus, and Aegialeus. The most famous of his offspring was Io, whose story of transformation into a cow and subsequent wanderings is a prominent myth in Greek literature.

The myth of Inachus often serves as a foundational element for the history and kingship of Argos. He is depicted as a benevolent ruler who presided over a flourishing land. His role as a river god also emphasizes his connection to the natural world and the fertility of the region. While not as prominent as some other Olympian or Titan figures, Inachus holds a crucial place in the genealogies and early legends of ancient Greece, particularly in the Argolid region.