Criasus was the son of Argus and Evadne (daughter of Strymon) or the Oceanid Peitho.
He had five brothers who were named Ecbasus, Jasus, Peiranthus, Epidaurus and Tiryns.
[2] Criasus fathered Phorbas, Ereuthalion and Cleoboea by Melantho.
During his reign, Callithyia, daughter of Peiranthus, became the first priestess of Hera.
[4] Criasus' son Phorbas succeeded him on the throne of Argos.