Neleus
Greek mythology
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In Greek mythology, Neleus was the twin son of the sea god Poseidon and Tyro. He was the brother of Pelias, who seized the throne of Iolcos and exiled Neleus. Neleus then became the king of Pylos. He was the father of Nestor, a wise and aged Greek chieftain who fought in the Trojan War. Neleus was killed, along with all his sons except Nestor, by the hero Heracles.12
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