Neleus
Neleus is a figure in Greek mythology known as the legendary king of Pylos in the southwestern Peloponnese. He is traditionally described as the son of Poseidon and Tyro and the twin brother of Pelias. In the mythic genealogies, Neleus founded the royal line of Pylos, while his brother Pelias established the throne of Iolcos in Thessaly.
Neleus is best known as the father of Nestor, the wise and long-lived king who features prominently
Death and aftermath: In some legends, Neleus and many of his sons are slain by Heracles during
Neleus appears primarily as a genealogical figure within Greek myth, connecting the line of Poseidon to the