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In Greek mythology, Tyro was the daughter of
Salmoneus and mother of Pelias and
Neleus. Her father, Salmoneus, was the brother of Athamus.
Tyro was married to Cretheus (with whom she had one son, Aeson) but loved Enipeus, a river god. She pursued Enipeus, who
refused her advances. One day, Poseidon, filled with lust for Tyro, disguised
himself as Enipeus and from their union was born Pelias and Neleus, twin boys. Tyro exposed her sons on a mountain and they were
raised by a maid. When they reached adulthood, Pelias and Neleus found Tyro and killed her stepmother, Sidero, for having mistreated her. Sidero hid in a temple to Hera but
Pelias killed her anyway, causing Hera's undying hatred of Pelias.
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