Harry Thurston Peck, Harpers Dictionary of Classical Antiquities (1898), G, Gatheae, Gelānor

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Gelānor

（Γελάνωρ). A descendant of Inachus, king of Argos. When Danaüs, likewise a descendant of Inachus, came to Argos, and laid claim to the sovereign power, the citizens were doubtful in whose favour they should decide. While they were hesitating, a wolf fell upon the cattle which were feeding before the city, and killed the bull who was defending them. The citizens regarded this as a sign from heaven, and, interpreting the wolf as meaning Danaüs, they compelled Gelanor to retire in his favour. (See Danaüs.) In the Supplices of Aeschylus, Pelasgus is king of Argos. He gives Danaüs a friendly welcome, and defends him against the sons of Aegyptus. But he is vanquished by them, retires from the sovereignty spontaneously in favour of the stranger, and leaves the country.

Harry Thurston Peck. Harpers Dictionary of Classical Antiquities. New York. Harper and Brothers. 1898.

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