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Aegina (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Aegina was the daughter of the river-god Asopus

Zeus wooed Aegina, by abducting her and taking her to an island near Attica, thereafter known by her name. Kidnapping was a frequent method of Zeus' to attract women. Aegina eventually gave birth to a son Aeacus, who became king of the island.

For the island of the same name: see Aegina

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