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In Greek mythology, Danaus was the king of Libya, son of Belus. He had fifty daughters, known as the Danaides, while his twin brother Aegyptus, king of Egypt, had fifty sons. Aegyptus wanted his sons to marry the Danaides, but Danaus suspected it was a plot to seize his power. To escape, Danaus fled with his daughters to Argos, where he became king. Eventually, the marriages took place, but Danaus secretly ordered each daughter to kill her husband on the wedding night. Forty-nine obeyed, while o