Hylas

Hylas and nymphs from a mosaic in Roman Gaul (3rd century)

In classical mythology, Hylas (Ancient Greek: Ὕλας, romanizedHýlas) was a youth who served Heracles (Roman Hercules) as companion and servant. His abduction by water nymphs was a theme of ancient art, and has been an enduring subject for Western art in the classical tradition.


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