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Chalcodon
In Greek mythology, the name Chalcodon (Ancient Greek: Χαλκώδων, ''gen''.: Χαλκώδοντος means "copper tooth" or "iron tooth", from χαλκός=copper and generally metal + ὀδών, ionic type of ὀδούς=toot Melanippe or Alcyone.Apollodorus, E.3.11; Tzetzes, ''Allegories of the Iliad'' Prolegomena 548 He also had several daughters, one of whom, Chalciope, married Aegeas. *Chalcodon of Cos, who wounded Heracles in a battle which arose when the Coans mistook Heracles for a pirate. Also known as Chalcon. *Chalcodon, a suitor of Hippodamia before Pelops, was killed by Oenomaus.Pausanias, 6.21.11 See also *Chalcon Notes References * Apollodorus, ''The Library'' with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. ISBN 0-674-99135-4Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hippothous
In Greek mythology, Hippothous (, meaning "swift-riding") is the name of seven men: * Hippothous, an Egyptian prince as one of the sons of King Aegyptus.Apollodorus, 2.1.5. He suffered the same fate as his other brothers, save Lynceus, when they were slain on their wedding night by their wives who obeyed the command of their father King Danaus of Libya. Hippothous was the son of Aegyptus by an Arabian woman and thus full brother of Istrus, Chalcodon, Agenor, Chaetus, Diocorystes, Alces, Alcmenor, Euchenor and Hippolytus. In some accounts, he could be a son of Aegyptus either by Eurryroe, daughter of the river-god Nilus, or Isaie, daughter of King Agenor of Tyre. Hippothous married the Danaid Gorge, daughter of Danaus either by the hamadryads Atlanteia or Phoebe. * Hippothous, son of Poseidon and Alope, daughter of Cercyon. He was exposed and suckled by animals, while his mother was executed. After Theseus had killed Cercyon he willingly handed over his kingdom to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agenor (mythology)
Agenor (; Ancient Greek: Ἀγήνωρ or Αγήνορι ''Agēnor''; English translation: 'heroic, manly') was the name of the following Greek mythological characters: *Agenor, son of Poseidon and king of Tyre. * Agenor of Argos, son of either Ecbasus, Triopas, or Phoroneus. * Agenor, an Egyptian prince as one of the sons of King Aegyptus. He married the Danaid Cleopatra, daughter of King Danaus of Libya either by the hamadryads Atlanteia or Phoebe. Agenor was killed along with his brothers, except Lynceus, by their wives during their wedding night at the behest of their father. Agenor was the son of Aegyptus by an Arabian woman and thus full brother of Istrus, Chalcodon, Chaetus, Diocorystes, Alces, Alcmenor, Hippothous, Euchenor and Hippolytus. In some accounts, he could be a son of Aegyptus either by Eurryroe, daughter of the river-god Nilus, or Isaie, daughter of King Agenor of Tyre. * Agenor, the betrothed of Andromeda, otherwise called Phineus. * Agenor, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hippolytus (Greek Myth)
In Greek mythology, Hippolytus (Greek language, Greek: Ἱππόλυτος ''Hippolytos''; "unleasher of horses") may refer to the following personages: * Hippolytus (son of Theseus), Hippolytus, son of Theseus. * Hippolytus, an Egypt, Egyptian prince as one of the Sons of Aegyptus, sons of King Aegyptus.Pseudo-Apollodorus, Apollodorus2.1.5 He suffered the same fate as his other brothers, save Lynceus, when they were slain on their wedding night by their wives who obeyed the command of their father King Danaus of Ancient Libya, Libya. Hippolytus was the son of Aegyptus by an Pre-Islamic Arabia, Arabian woman and thus full brother of Istrus (mythology), Istrus, Chalcodon, Agenor (mythology), Agenor, Chaetus, Diocorystes, Alces (mythology), Alces, Alcmenor, Hippothous and Euchenor. In some accounts, he could be a son of Aegyptus either by Eurryroe, daughter of the River gods (Greek mythology), river-god Nilus (mythology), Nilus, or Isaia (mythology), Isaie, daughter of King Agenor of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Euchenor
In Greek mythology, the name Euchenor (Ancient Greek: Εὐχήνωρ, gen.: Εὐχήνορος) may refer to: *Euchenor, an Egyptian prince as one of the sons of King Aegyptus.Apollodorus, 2.1.5 He suffered the same fate as his other brothers, save Lynceus, when they were slain on their wedding night by their wives who obeyed the command of their father King Danaus of Libya. Euchenor was the son of Aegyptus by an Arabian woman and thus full brother of Istrus, Chalcodon, Agenor, Chaetus, Diocorystes, Alces, Hippothous, Alcmenor and Hippolytus. In some accounts, he could be a son of Aegyptus either by Eurryroe, daughter of the river-god Nilus, or Isaie, daughter of King Agenor of Tyre. Alcmenor married the Danaid Iphimedousa, daughter of Danaus either by the hamadryads Atlanteia or Phoebe. *Euchenor, son of the seer Polyeidos and Eurydameia, brother of Cleitus, from Corinth. The brothers participated in the campaign of the Epigoni and afterwards fought in the Troj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alcmenor
In Greek mythology, Alcmenor (Ancient Greek: Ἀλκμήνωρ) was an Egyptian prince as one of the sons of King Aegyptus.Apollodorus, 2.1.5 Family Alcmenor's mother was an Arabian woman and thus full brother of Istrus, Chalcodon, Agenor, Chaetus, Diocorystes, Alces, Hippothous, Euchenor and Hippolytus. In some accounts, he could be a son of Aegyptus either by Eurryroe, daughter of the river-god Nilus, or Isaie, daughter of King Agenor of Tyre.Scholia on Apollonius Rhodius, ''Argonautica'' Notes on Book 3.1689 Mythology Alcmenor suffered the same fate as his other brothers, save Lynceus, when they were slain on their wedding night by their wives who obeyed the command of their father King Danaus of Libya. Alcmenor married the Danaid Hippomedusa, daughter of Danaus either by the hamadryads Atlanteia or Phoebe. Notes References * Apollodorus Apollodorus ( Greek: Ἀπολλόδωρος ''Apollodoros'') was a popular name in ancient Greece. It is the masculine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alces (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Alces (Ancient Greek: Ἄλκης means 'strength') was an Egyptian prince as one of the sons of King Aegyptus.Apollodorus, 2.1.5 Family Alces's mother was an Arabian woman and thus full brother of Istrus, Chalcodon, Agenor, Chaetus, Diocorystes, Alcmenor, Hippothous, Euchenor and Hippolytus. In some accounts, he could be a son of Aegyptus either by Eurryroe, daughter of the river-god Nilus, or Isaie, daughter of King Agenor of Tyre.Scholia on Apollonius Rhodius, ''Argonautica'' Notes on Book 3.1689 Mythology Alces suffered the same fate as his other brothers, save Lynceus, when they were slain on their wedding night by their wives who obeyed the command of their father King Danaus of Libya. He married the Danaid Glauce, daughter of Danaus either by the hamadryads Atlanteia or Phoebe. Notes References * Apollodorus Apollodorus ( Greek: Ἀπολλόδωρος ''Apollodoros'') was a popular name in ancient Greece. It is the masculine gender ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diocorystes
In Greek mythology, Diocorystes (Ancient Greek: Διοκορυστὴς) was an Egyptian prince as one of the sons of King Aegyptus.Apollodorus, 2.1.5 Family Diocorystes's mother was an Arabian woman and thus full brother of Istrus, Chalcodon, Agenor, Chaetus, Alces, Alcmenor, Hippothous, Euchenor and Hippolytus. In some accounts, he could be a son of Aegyptus either by Eurryroe, daughter of the river-god Nilus, or Isaie, daughter of King Agenor of Tyre.Scholia on Apollonius Rhodius, ''Argonautica'' Notes on Book 3.1689 Mythology Diocorystes suffered the same fate as his other brothers, save Lynceus, when they were slain on their wedding night by their wives who obeyed the command of their father King Danaus of Libya. He married the Danaid Hippodamia, daughter of Danaus either by the hamadryads Atlanteia or Phoebe. Notes References * Apollodorus Apollodorus ( Greek: Ἀπολλόδωρος ''Apollodoros'') was a popular name in ancient Greece. It is the mascul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaetus
In Greek mythology, Chaetus (Ancient Greek: Χαῖτος) was an Egyptian prince as one of the sons of King Aegyptus.Apollodorus, 2.1.5 Family Chaetus's mother was an Arabian woman and thus full brother of Istrus, Chalcodon, Agenor, Diocorystes, Alces, Alcmenor, Hippothous, Euchenor and Hippolytus. In some accounts, he could be a son of Aegyptus either by Eurryroe, daughter of the river-god Nilus, or Isaie, daughter of King Agenor of Tyre.Scholia on Apollonius Rhodius, ''Argonautica'' Notes on Book 3.1689 Mythology Chaetus suffered the same fate as his other brothers, save Lynceus, when they were slain on their wedding night by their wives who obeyed the command of their father King Danaus of Libya. He married the Danaid Asteria, daughter of Danaus either by the hamadryads Atlanteia or Phoebe. Notes References * Apollodorus Apollodorus ( Greek: Ἀπολλόδωρος ''Apollodoros'') was a popular name in ancient Greece. It is the masculine gender of a noun co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Istrus (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Istrus (Ancient Greek: Ἴστρος) was an Egyptian prince as one of the sons of King Aegyptus.Apollodorus, 2.1.5 Family Istrus's mother was an Arabian woman and thus full brother of Chalcodon, Agenor, Chaetus, Diocorystes, Alces, Alcmenor, Hippothous, Euchenor and Hippolytus. In some accounts, he could be a son of Aegyptus either by Eurryroe, daughter of the river-god Nilus, or Isaie, daughter of King Agenor of Tyre.Scholia on Apollonius Rhodius, ''Argonautica'' Notes on Book 3.1689 Mythology Istrus suffered the same fate as his other brothers, save Lynceus, when they were slain on their wedding night by their wives who obeyed the command of their father King Danaus of Libya. He married the Danaid Hippodamia, daughter of Danaus either by the hamadryads Atlanteia or Phoebe. Notes References * Apollodorus, ''The Library'' with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sons Of Aegyptus
In Greek mythology, the Sons of Aegyptus were the fifty progeny of the king of Egypt, Aegyptus. They married their cousins, the fifty daughters of Danaus, twin brother of Aegyptus. In the most common version of the myth, they were all killed except one, Lynceus, who was saved by his wife Hypermnestra on their wedding night. Apollodorus The list in the '' Bibliotheca'' preserves not only the names of brides and grooms, but also those of their mothers. A lot was cast among the sons of Aegyptus to decide which of the Danaids each should marry except for those daughters born to Memphis who were joined by their namesakes, the sons of Tyria. According to Hippostratus, Aegyptus had these progeny by a single woman called Eurryroe, daughter of Nilus. Hyginus Gaius Julius Hyginus' list is partially corrupt and some of the names (marked with *) are nearly illegible. Nevertheless, it is evident that this catalogue has almost nothing in common with that of Pseudo-Apollodorus.Hyginus, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danaïdes
In Greek mythology, the Danaïdes (; ), also Danaides or Danaids, were the fifty daughters of Danaus, king of Ancient Libya, Libya. Danaus and the Danaids feared that Danaus's twin brother, Aegyptus, was plotting to overthrow and kill them. So, they fled to Argos, Peloponnese, Argos, where Danaus became king. However, Sons of Aegyptus, Aegyptus's 50 sons soon followed them there. The Danaids were then forced to marry the 50 sons. In the most common version of the myth, all but one of the Daniads, Hypermnestra, Hypermenstra, killed their husbands on their wedding night. The Danaids were then condemned to spend eternity carrying water in a sieve or perforated jug. The myth of the Danaids is found in numerous written mythological accounts from antiquity, such as in the writings of Bibliotheca (Apollodorus), Apollodorus, Pindar, and Pausanias (geographer), Pausanius. The names of the Danaids are inscribed in lists from Apollodorus and Gaius Julius Hyginus, Hyginus, though the lists di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agenor
Agenor (; ) was in Greek mythology and history a Phoenician monarch, king of Tyre, Lebanon, Tyre or Sidon. The Greeks, Greek historian Herodotus (c. 484–425 BC), born in the city of Halicarnassus under the Achaemenid Empire, estimated that Agenor lived either 1000 or 1600 years prior to his visit to Tyre in 450 BC at the end of the Greco-Persian Wars (499–449 BC). He was said to have reigned in that city for 63 years. Family Agenor was born in Memphis, Egypt, Memphis, Egypt to Poseidon and Libya of Egypt, Libya and he had a twin brother named Belus (Egyptian), Belus. The latter remained in Egypt and reigned over there while Agenor departed to Phoenicia and reigned there. In a rare version of the myth, Agenor and Belus had another brother named Enyalius, Enyalios. According to other sources, he was the son of Belus and brother of Phineus (son of Belus), Phineus, Phoenix (son of Agenor), Phoenix, Aegyptus and Danaus. This tradition was followed by John Tzetzes, Tzetzes but he ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
