SCAMANDER
Greek River God
Also known as Skamandros
Over-enthusiastic Cybele fan turned River God
A Cretan priest who, due to services to Cybele above and beyond the call of duty (including frenzied dancing and self-mutilation), was made a River God.
The river chosen was the one he fell into and drowned after an over-enthusiastic demonstration. This was the Xanthus and is now the Scamander.
It’s nowadays used to dip sheep, bathe virgins and dispose of empty bottles.
Scamander Facts and Figures
Name: Scamander
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Skamandros
Gender: Male
Type: God
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present
Role:
In charge of: Rivers
Area of expertise: River, Rivers, Stream, Streams
Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1977
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Article last revised on September 06, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders
References: Coming soon.