Place of Origin: Ancient Greece
Origin Date: Prominent in Greek mythology from the Archaic period (~8th century BCE)
Domain: Leadership, heroism
Symbols: Sword, armor
Attributes: Heroic bravery, loyalty
Religion: Greek mythology
Description
Peleus was a mortal king and hero, known for his marriage to Thetis and as the father of Achilles. His life was marked by adventures, including his participation in the Calydonian Boar Hunt and the Argonauts' quest. His marriage to Thetis was orchestrated by Zeus and involved overcoming her shape-shifting resistance.
Relations: Aeacus (father), Endeis (mother), Achilles (son), Thetis (wife)
Epithets: None widely recorded.
Equivalents: None directly.
Iconography: Depicted in scenes with Thetis or Achilles.
Worship Beliefs and Practices
Honored in myths but not widely worshipped.
Narratives
The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis: A pivotal event leading to the Trojan War.
Peleus and the Argonauts: His role in Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece.
Sacred Texts: Mentioned in The Iliad by Homer (~8th century BCE)