Lacedaemon
Lacedaemon (lake Demon) is in Greek mythology, son of Zeus and Taygeta, the daughter of Atlas; married to Sparta, the daughter of Eruotas, by whom he had Amyclas and Eurydice, the wife of Acrisius.
Lacedaemon introduced the worship of the Graces in Laconia and built a temple in their honor.
SOURCE:
Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow
Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante