Aristaeus

Aristaeus is the minor god of cheesemakers and beekeepers. He is the son of the god Apollo and the huntress Cyrene.

History
When Aristaeus was born, Hermes fed him nectar and ambrosia and Gaea gave him immortality. The nymphs taught him beekeeping, cheese making and many other crafts. Aristaeus decided to pass on his knowledge and skills to humanity. He later married Autonoe, daughter of the king of Thebes, Cadmus. They had two children, Actaeon and Cadmus.