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In Greek mythology, Aerope was described as the daughter of Kepheus of Arkadia. She was loved by Ares, god of war, and had by him a son Aeropus, but herself died in labor. By the will of Ares, Aerope's dead body was still able to produce an abundance of breastmilk to feed the newborn Aeropus.

Parents

Kepheus

Spouse & Lovers

Ares

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