Olganos
Olganos (Greek: Ὄλγανος) was a river and river-god, son of Beres in ancient Macedonia.
| Olganos | |
|---|---|
River God | |
 Bust of Olganos, on display at the Archaeological Museum, Veria.[1] | |
| Personal information | |
| Parents | Beres |
| Siblings | Mieza and Beroia |
Family
Olganos was the first son of Beres and the brother of Mieza and Beroia after whom the Macedonian cities of Mieza (now Naousa) and Beroia (now Veria) were named.
Archaeology
An inscribed bust of Olganos (circa. 2nd century) was found at Kopanos / Emathia and is now on display at the Archaeological Museum in Veria, Greece.[1]
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References
- Mogens Herman Hansen An inventory of archaic and classical poleis Thomas Heine Nielsen ISBN 0-19-814099-1
External links
- Akalanthis.gr - Inscribed bust
- Epigraphical Database Makedonia (Bottiaia) — Mieza: Kopanos — ca. 150-180 AD
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