Abas

When Abas made a foolish remark about his newly born brother, Iacchus, Demeter changed him into a lizard. Abas was the son of Celeus and Metaneira. He belonged to the myth of Demeter, who was acting as wet nurse to Iacchus.

This Abas is a minor Greek figure known through his parentage and transformation. No independent cycle of myths is associated with him. Two other Greek figures were also called Abas. One was the king of Argolis, son of Lynceus and Hypermnestra, husband of Aglaia, and father of Acrisius, Idomene and Proetus. Another was the son of Melampus, who was said by some to be the father of Coeranus and Lysimache.