Ceteus
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In Greek mythology, Ceteus (Ancient Greek: Κητεύς Kêteus means "of the ravines" from kêtôeis) may refer to the following two characters:
- Ceteus, an Arcadian prince as one of the 50 sons of the impious King Lycaon[1] either by the naiad Cyllene,[2] Nonacris[3] or by unknown woman. In one version of the myth, he was called the son of Parthaon (son of Dorieus) and brother of Paros.[4][5] Ceteus was said to be the father of Callisto[6] or Megisto,[1] both were called the mother of Arcas. In one account, Callisto's mother was called Stilbe.[4] Ceteus was called the Kneeler among the stars. These events have taken place on the Arcadian mountain of Nonacris.[1]
- Ceteus, one of the commanders of the Lamian Centaurs who joined Dionysus in his campaign against India.[7]
