In Greek mythology, Epactaeus, Epactius, Epaktaios or Epaktios – that is, the god worshipped on the coast – was used as a surname of Poseidon in Samos,[1] and of Apollo.[2]

Notes

  1. Hesych. s. v. (cited by Schmitz)
  2. Orph. Argon. 1296; Apollon. Rhod. i. 404. (cited by Schmitz)

References

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