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Amphimachus (bug)
In Greek mythology, Amphimachus (; Ancient Greek: Ἀμφίμαχος derived from ἀμφί ''amphi'' "on both sides, in all directions, surrounding" and μαχη ''mache'' "battle") was a name attributed to multiple individuals. * Amphimachus I of Elis, Amphimachus, son of Eurytus and Cteatus, Cteatus and Theronice.Homer, ''Iliad'13.185–189/ref> * Amphimachus of Caria, son of Nomion and brother of Nastes (mythology), Nastes.Homer, ''Iliad'2.870–872/ref> * Amphimachus (son of Electryon), Amphimachus, son of Electryon and Anaxo. * Amphimachus (king of Elis), Amphimachus, son of Polyxenus and king of Ancient Elis, Elis. * Amphimachus, a Achaeans (Homer), Greek warrior in the Trojan War, and one of the men hidden inside the Trojan horse. * Amphimachus, one of the sons of Priam and prince of Troy * Amphimachus, one of the Suitors of Penelope, Suitors of Penelope who came from Dulichium along with other 56 wooers. Amphimachus, with the other suitors, was slain by Odysseus with the aid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greek Mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the Ancient Greece, ancient Greeks, and a genre of ancient Greek folklore, today absorbed alongside Roman mythology into the broader designation of classical mythology. These stories concern the ancient Greek religion's view of the Cosmogony, origin and Cosmology#Metaphysical cosmology, nature of the world; the lives and activities of List of Greek deities, deities, Greek hero cult, heroes, and List of Greek mythological creatures, mythological creatures; and the origins and significance of the ancient Greeks' cult (religious practice), cult and ritual practices. Modern scholars study the myths to shed light on the religious and political institutions of ancient Greece, and to better understand the nature of mythmaking itself. The Greek myths were initially propagated in an oral tradition, oral-poetic tradition most likely by Minoan civilization, Minoan and Mycenaean Greece, Mycenaean singers starting in the 18th century&n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
