In Greek mythology, Alchanus was the son of the nymph Charidia and Zeus, king of the gods.[Pseudo-Clement, Recognitions 10.21-23]
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Pseudo-Clement, Recognitions from Ante-Nicene Library Volume 8 , translated by Smith, Rev. Thomas. T. & T. Clark, Edinburgh. 1867. Online version at theoi.com