Habis facts for kids

Habis was a legendary king from the ancient region of Tartessos in what is now Spain. His name comes from the Cynete language and means "fawn," which is a young deer. The stories about Habis and his father, Gargoris, come from an old book called Epitome by a historian named Justin. Justin copied these stories from an even older book that is now lost.

The Story of Habis

The legend of Habis is quite unique. It begins with his mother, who was the daughter of King Gargoris of Tartessos.

Habis's Unusual Birth

According to the legend, Habis's mother was once stung by a bee. Her father, King Gargoris, quickly tried to help her. During this time, Habis was conceived.

Raised by Deer

After his birth, the story says that Habis was left in the wilderness. He was then found and raised by deer. Because he grew up with deer, he started to act like them and even developed some deer-like features.

Becoming King

Later, Habis was discovered and recognized as the true son of King Gargoris. He was then named Habis, meaning "fawn," because of his connection to deer. He eventually became the king of Tartessos, following in his father's footsteps.