Pitys

In Greek mythology, the Aloadae were Otus and Ephialtes or Ephialtis, sons of Iphimidea and Aloeus. They were strong and aggressive giants, fifty-four feet tall at age nine.

Pan and Pitys from a Greek Stamp

In Greek mythology, Pitys ("pine") was an Oread nymph who was pursued by Pan. She was changed into a pine tree by the gods in order to escape him.

She is mentioned by Nonnus of Panopolis in his Dionysiaca


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