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In Greek mythology, Aegina was a daughter of the river god Asopus and the nymph Metope.

She bore at least two children: Menoetius by Actor, and Aeacus by Zeus.

When Zeus abducted Aegina, he took her to Oenone, an island close to Attica.

This island would later be called Aegina.

Here, Aegina gave birth to Aeacus, who would later become king of Oenone ; thenceforth, the island's name was Aegina.