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| rdfs:comment | - In Greek mythology, Eleos was the personification of pity and mercy. There was an altar in Athens dedicated to her, at which children of Heracles sought refuge from Eurystheus' prosecution. Adrastus also came to this altar after the loss of the battle of Seven Against Thebes, praying that those who died in the battle be buried. According to a local inscription, Eleos was also worshipped at Epidaurus.
- Eleos (Ancient Greek Ἔλεος m.) was the daughter of Nyx and Erebus and she is the goddess (or spirit/daimon) of mercy, pity and compassion.
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| abstract | - In Greek mythology, Eleos was the personification of pity and mercy. There was an altar in Athens dedicated to her, at which children of Heracles sought refuge from Eurystheus' prosecution. Adrastus also came to this altar after the loss of the battle of Seven Against Thebes, praying that those who died in the battle be buried. According to a local inscription, Eleos was also worshipped at Epidaurus.
- Eleos (Ancient Greek Ἔλεος m.) was the daughter of Nyx and Erebus and she is the goddess (or spirit/daimon) of mercy, pity and compassion.
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