Achelous

Achelous is the Greek god of the River Achelous.

Mythology
Achelous was to be married to the princess of Clydon, Deianeira. After Heracles saw Deianeira he challenged Achelous to a fight for the hand of the princess. Heracles and Achelous fought and during the fight, Heracles broke off one of Achelous' horns which humiliated him. Deianeira chose Heracles and his horn was turned into a cornucopia.

Achelous has the appearance of a bull with a human head and two horns coming off of his head. However, one was broken off by Heracles.

Abode
Achelous is the god of the river of the same name in Aetolia, Greece. The River Achelous is the largest river in Greece so Achelous is often seen as the god of fresh water in general.

Achelous is one of the Potami, or the gods of rivers.

Family

 * Father: Oceanus
 * Mother: Tethys