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Halirrhotius

The son of Poseidon in Greek mythology.

When Halirrhotius raped Alcippe, Ares' daughter by Aglaulus, Ares murdered him. Ares was tried in a court, the first murder trial in history. He was acquitted.

Alternative: Halirrhotios

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