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Figure in Greek mythology

In Greek mythology, Corus[pronunciation?] or Koros (Ancient Greek: Κόρος) was the spirit (daemon) and personification of surfeit and disdain. He was said to be the son of Hybris (Arrogance), the daughter of Dyssebeia (Impiety).[1]

Corus is also the name of one of the dogs of Actaeon.

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  1. Pindar, Nemean Ode 13.10; Olympian Ode 13.10; Herodotus, Histories 8.77.1

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