Achates

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Achates

In Greek and Roman mythology, Achates is the name of two different figures.

- Achates, a loyal companion of Aeneas in Virgil’s Aeneid.
- Achates, a Sicilian who came to Aristaeus to join Dionysus in his Indian campaign (mentioned by Nonnus in the Dionysiaca).

Saints named Achates:

- Achates of Thun (Achathus), a 1st-century Christian saint and companion of Saint Beatus of Thun.
- Acathius of Melitene (Acathes), a 3rd-century Christian bishop and saint.

Notes and sources:

- The mythological Achates appears in works by Ovid (Fasti), Virgil (Aeneid), and Nonnus (Dionysiaca).

Other uses:

- There is also a river named Achates in Sicily.