The name “Ladon” appears in Greek mythology in reference to two distinct and fascinating figures, which can sometimes cause confusion. To learn more about each, please see the descriptions below:
Ladon the Dragon in Greek Mythology
Perhaps the more widely known of the two, Ladon was a monstrous dragon or serpent. He had multiple heads and a hundred watchful eyes. The goddess Hera tasked him with guarding the precious golden apples in the Garden of the Hesperides. Eventually, Heracles overcame him as part of his Twelve Labours.
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Ladon the River God
The other Ladon, a gentle river god, belongs to the region of Arcadia in Greece, a place renowned for its beautiful and pastoral landscapes. Generally considered to be the son of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys, he is linked to the famous myth of Daphne and Apollo, and in some accounts, is said to be her father.
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