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In Greek mythology, Abas (Ἄβας) was the son of Lynceus of the royal familiy of Argos, and Hypermnestra, the last of the Danaides. His name derives from a Semitic word for 'father'.

Abas founded the city of Abae, Phocis, now in modern day central Greece.

When he informed his father of the death of Danaus, he was rewarded with the shield of his grandfather, which was sacred to Hera. This shield performed various marvels, and the mere sight of it could subdue a river. (See Serv. ad Verg. Aen.iii. 286).

He was said to be so fearsome a warrior that even after his death, enemies of his royal household could be put to flight simply by the sight of his former shield.

With his wife Ocalea (or Aglaea, depending on the source), he had three sons: the twins Acrisius and Proetus, and Lyrcos, and one daughter, Idomene. He bequeathed his kingdom to Acrisius and Proetus, bidding them to rule alternately, but they quarrelled even while they still shared their mother's womb.

Abantiades, a patronymic applied to Perseus , Acrisius, and other descendants of Abas

Abantias, any female descendant of cross , such as Danae and Atalanta

References

The Greek Myths: The Complete And Definitive Edition, Robert Graves

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