Iasion
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In Greek mythology, Iasion or Iasus was usually the son of Electra and Zeus and brother of Dardanus. Iasion founded the mystic rites on the island of Samothrace. With Demeter, he was the father of twin sons named Ploutos and Philomelos, and another son named Korybas. Because of his hubris, Iasion was killed by Zeus with a thunderbolt.
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