Magnes

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Magnes ( Greek  Μάγνης ) is the son of Aiolos and Enarete in Greek mythology . His siblings are called Kretheus , Athamas , Salmoneus , Deion , Peisidike , Perieres , Kalyke , Perimede , Makarlus , Kanake and Alkyone . According to another tradition, he is the child of Zeus and Thyia . The Thessalian peninsula of Magnesia was named after him. The term magnet is also derived from him.

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  1. ↑ a b Libraries of Apollodor 1.7.3
  2. ↑ Hesiod's catalog of women frg 3