< Pierus, son of Magnes >

1 Origin

Pierus was born in 1340 BC near Mount Olympus in Macedonia.

Pierus' father was Magnes, son of Aeolus. [Apo.1.3.2]

 

2 Family

Pierus married Evippe, daughter of Paeon. [Tzetzes.6.930]

Pierus was a cousin of Evippe's grandfather Endymion.

Pierus and Evippe had a son, Linus. [Suda.Omi.251, Tzetzes.6.930]

Pierus had a daughter, Calliope. [Paus.9.30.4]

 

3 Others

In 1310 BC, Pierus founded Pieria (later Lyngus) on the north side of Mount Olympus. [Tzetzes.6.930]