Pausanias' Description of Greece

Arene

First appears: Book 4 · Chapter 2

In Book 4, Chapter 2, Arene is the daughter of Œbalus and the wife and uterine sister of Aphareus. The city Arene is said to have been named for her. Lycus taught the mysteries of the Great Goddesses to Aphareus, his sons, and Arene.

Relationship record

Book 4 · Chapter 2

  • married with Aphareus “During his reign he built the city Arene which got its name from the daughter of Œbalus, his wife and uterine sister.”
  • siblings with Aphareus “During his reign he built the city Arene which got its name from the daughter of Œbalus, his wife and uterine sister.”
  • parent: Œbalus “the daughter of Œbalus, his wife and uterine sister”
  • mentor: Lycus “And he taught the mysteries of the Great Goddesses to Aphareus and his sons and his wife Arene.”

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