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Norax (Ancient Greek: Νώραξ) was an ancient mythological hero of the Nuragic Sardinian mythology. He was the son of the god Hermes and Eriteide (Erytheia), who was the daughter of Geryon. Norax appears in the writings of Pausanias, Sallust and Solinus.

Mythology

According to Pausanias, Norax came to the island at the helm of the Iberians who later founded the city of Nora. Solinus specifically stated that Norax arrived in Sardinia from the mythical city of Tartessos located in southern Iberia.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Nórax para niños

  • Sardus
  • Iolaus
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