Pierus of Magnesia

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In Greek mythology, Pierus^{[pronunciation?]} (Ancient Greek: Πίερος, Píeros) was the son of Thessalian Magnes. He was the lover of muse Clio and father of Hyacinth in some accounts,^[1] and Rhagus.^{[citation needed]}

Mythology

Pierus was loved by muse Clio because Aphrodite had inspired her with the passion, as a punishment for deriding the goddess' own love for Adonis. This was the only myth where Pierus appeared once:^[2]

"Clio fell in love with Pierus, son of Magnes, in consequence of the wrath of Aphrodite, whom she had twitted with her love of Adonis; and having met him she bore him a son, Hyacinth..."