Pylaon

Pylaon

Pylaon

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

Mythology

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

Notes

  1. [1]
    Homer, Odyssey 11.284
  2. [2]
    Scholia on Odyssey, 11. 281 citing Pherecydes
  3. [3]
    Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 1.9.9
  4. [4]
    Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 2.7.3

References

  • Homer, The Odyssey with an English Translation by A.T. Murray, Ph.D. in two volumes. Cambridge, MA., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann, Ltd. 1919. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.
  • Pseudo-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 0-674-99135-4. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.
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