Oestrus (mythology)

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In Greek mythology, Oestrus or Oistros (Ancient Greek: Οἴστρῳ, meaning 'gadfly' or 'sting') was one of the leaders of the satyrs[1] who joined the army of Dionysus in his campaign against India.[2]

Notes

  1. ^ Nonnus, Dionysiaca 14.105
  2. ^ Nonnus, Dionysiaca 14.111

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