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Revision as of 13:21, 6 March 2018
Aigina was one of the daughters of Metope and Asopos. Zeus fell in love with her and transformed into the form of an Eagle. Zeus carried Aigina to an island which Zeus named after her.
In this case Aigina's father Asopos chased after them, his search took him to Korinth, where Sisyphus was king. Sisyphus informed Asopos that he had seen a great eagle carrying a maiden away to a nearby island. When Asopos got close Zeus threw down his thunderbolts forcing Asopos back to his own river. Aigina have birth to Aiakos, who became the king of the island, Aigina. Eventually, Aigina would marry Aktor, the son of the King Deioneus of Phokis and Diomede. Aigina would and bare Aktor a son Menoitius.
Parents
Spouse & Lovers
Zeus (Lover) Aktor (Husband)
Children
Aiakos (by Zeus) Menoitius (by Aktor)