Tags: Mythological Figure.
In Greek mythology Eleos (Ancient Greek Ἔλεος m.) was the personification of pity mercy and compassion. He was the child of Erebus and Nyx. There was an altar in Athens dedicated to him at which children of Heracles sought refuge from Eurystheus’ prosecution. Adrastus also came to this altar after the loss of the battle of Seven Against Thebes praying that those who died in the battle be buried.According to a local inscription Eleos was also worshipped at Epidaurus.