CHAPTER V.

DEUKALION, HELLEN, AND SONS OF HELLEN.

Deukaliôn, son of Promêtheus.—Phthiôtis: his permanent

seat.—General deluge.—Salvation of Deukaliôn and Pyrrha.—Belief

in this deluge throughout Greece.—Hellên and Amphiktyôn.—Sons

of Hellên: Dôrus, Xuthus, Æolus.—Amphiktyonic assembly.—Common

solemnities and games.—Division of Hellas: Æolians, Dôrians,

Iônians.—Large extent of Dôris implied in this genealogy.—This

form of the legend harmonizes with the great establishments of

the historical Dôrians.—Achæus—purpose which his name serves in

the legend.—Genealogical diversities. 96-105

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