or Gelon, a son of Dinomenes who made himself absolute at Syracuse 484 years before the Christian era. He conquered the Carthaginians at Himera, and made his oppression popular by his great equity and moderation. He reigned seven years, and his death was universally lamented at Syracuse. He was called the father of his people, and the patron of liberty, and honoured as a demigod. His brother Hiero succeeded him. See Syracuse.

GELLY. See Jelly.