Amphissus

In Greek mythology, Amphissus was the son of Apollo and Dryope. He eventually built a temple to his father in the city he founded, Amphissa.

Mythology

Apollo found Dryope tending her sheep on a mountainside. She was accompanied by other dryads. He hid behind a tree and watched her. He disguised himself as a turtle in order for her to get closer to her. She claimed the turtle as hers. Then, to scare away the other dryads, Apollo turned into a snake to chased them away and coupled with Dryope. This is how she came with child, Amphissus.[1]
Note

Antoninus Liberalis, Metamorphoses 32

References

Antoninus Liberalis, The Metamorphoses of Antoninus Liberalis translated by Francis Celoria (Routledge 1992). Online version at the Topos Text Project.

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