Eurymenes

Eurymenes

Eurymenes

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In Greek mythology, Eurymenes (Ancient Greek: Εὐρυμένης means 'broad and strong'[1]) was a prince of Pylos and son of King Neleus by Chloris, daughter of Amphion.[2] He was the brother to Pero, Taurus, Asterius, Pylaon, Deimachus, Eurybius, Epilaus, Phrasius, Evagoras, Alastor, Nestor and Periclymenus.[3]

Mythology

Along with his father and other brothers, except Nestor, Eurymenes was killed by Heracles during the sack of Pylos.[4]

Notes

  1. [1]
    Greek Word Study Tool s.v. εὐρυμενής
  2. [2]
    Homer, Odyssey 11.284
  3. [3]
    Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 1.9.9
  4. [4]
    Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 2.7.3

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