Cinyras
Mythical founder of the city of Paphos in Greek mythology / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Cinyras?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
In Greek mythology, Cinyras (/ˈsɪnɪrəs/;[1] Ancient Greek: Κινύρας – Kinyras) was a famous hero and king of Cyprus. Accounts vary significantly as to his genealogy and provide a variety of stories concerning him; in many sources he is associated with the cult of Aphrodite on Cyprus, and Adonis, a consort of Aphrodite, is mentioned as his son. Some scholars have proposed a connection with the minor Ugaritic deity Kinnaru, the god of the lyre.[2][3] The city Cinyreia on Cyprus was believed to have taken its name from Cinyras.[4] According to Strabo, he had previously ruled in the city of Byblos in Phoenicia.[5]