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Pithos (mythology)

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In Greek mythology, Pithos (Ancient Greek: Πίθον means 'large wine-jar') was the "broadbreasted" satyr who joined the army of Dionysus in his campaign against India. He was destroyed by Tectaphus with a bare steel.

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  1. Nonnus, Dionysiaca 30.138

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