What is Palaemon?
'''Palaemon''' was a minor [[greek mythology|Greek]] [[sea]] [[deity|god]]. He was originally named ''Melikertes'', son of Ino ([[Leukothea]]). He was made a god when his mother, Ino, jumped off of a [[cliff]] into the sea while holding him. [[Legend]]s say that she was trying to get away from [[Athanas]] who was made [[insanity|insane]] by [[Hera]]. {{Europe-stub}} [[Category:Greek gods and goddesses]] [[Category:Gods and goddesses of water]]