2. A son of Apollo (or according to Paus. 7.3.2, of Rhacius) and Manto, the daughter of Teire sias. He was believed to be the founder of Mallos in Asia Minor, where his oracle existed as late as the time of Strabo (xiv. p.675; comp. Plut. de Def Orac. 45; Conon, Narrat. 6).
[L.S]A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology
Smith, William
A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. William Smith, LLD, ed. 1890