Achelois (Ancient Greek: , Ἀkhelōís means 'she who drives away pain) was a name attributed to several figures in Greek mythology.

  • Achelois, surname of the Sirens, the daughters of Achelous.
  • Achelois, a general name for water-nymphs, as in Columella, where the companions of the Pegasids are called Acheloides.
  • Achelois, a daughter of Pierus and one of the Pierides.

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References

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