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- Haemus (or Hemus) was one of the sons of Boreas and Orithyia, and hence a brother of the Boreades, Calais and Zetes (Table 11), although his name only appears in later versions of the tradition. He married Rhodope, daughter of the river-god Strymon, and reigned over Thrace with her. They had a son called Hebrus, who gave his name to the River Hebrus. Haemus and Rhodope made so bold as to initiate a cult dedicated to themselves, calling themselves Zeus and Hera respectively. As punishment for this sacrilege they were transformed into mountains.
- According to another tradition, Haemus was a tyrant of Thrace who attacked the city of Byzantium during the time of the founder Byzas, and was slain by Byzas in single combat on Mount Haemus.
- Haemus was also the name of one of Telephus' companions before Troy. Like Telephus, he came from Mysia, and was said to be the son of Ares.
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