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Proetus
In Greek mythology, Proetus (; Ancient Greek: Προῖτος ''Proitos'') may refer to the following personages: *Proetus, king of Argos and Tiryns, son of Abas and twin brother of Acrisius. *Proetus, a prince of Corinth as the son of Prince Thersander, son of King Sisyphus. He was the father of Maera who died a maiden. Scholiasts on the ''Odyssey'' confound him with the Argive Proetus. *Proetus of Thebes, eponym of the Proetid Gates, and father of Galanthis. *Proetus of Nauplia, a son of Nauplius I and father of Lernus. *Proetus, a son of Agenor (?). It is unclear whether StephanusStephanus of Byzantium, ''Ethnica'' s.v. ''Thasos'' is referring to a son of Agenor named Proetus, or to the Argive Proetus as a descendant of Agenor. Notes References * Antoninus Liberalis, ''The Metamorphoses of Antoninus Liberalis'' translated by Francis Celoria (Routledge 1992)Online version at the Topos Text Project.* Apollodorus, ''The Library'' with an English Translation by Sir James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Proetus (king Of Argos And Tiryns)
In Greek mythology, Proetus (; Ancient Greek: Προῖτος ''Proitos''), the son of Abas, was a king of Argos and Tiryns. Family Proetus' father was Abas, son of the last surviving Aegyptiad Lynceus and the Danaid Hypermnestra, had ruled over Argos and married Aglaea or Ocalea, who bore him twin sons, Proetus and Acrisius. Proetus had also an illegitimate brother named Lyrcus, son of his father by an unknown woman. According to Apollodorus, some said Proetus was father of Perseus. By his wife, Antea or Stheneboea, Proetus became the father of three daughters (the so-called Proitides) and a son Megapenthes. The daughters' names are Lysippe, Iphinoe, and Iphianassa in the ''Bibliotheca''; Servius calls the last two Hipponoe and Cyrianassa,Servius on ''Virgil, Eclogue'' 6.48 whereas Aelian only mentions two, Elege and Celaene. Mythology Rivalry of twins Proetus and Acrisius quarreled continually ever since they still were in the womb that they even carried on w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acrisius
In Greek mythology, Acrisius (; Ancient Greek: Ἀκρίσιος means 'ill-judgment') was a king of Argos. He was the grandfather of the famous Greek demi-god Perseus. Family Acrisius was the son of Abas and Aglaea (or Ocalea, depending on the author), grandson of Lynceus, great-grandson of Danaus. He was the twin brother of Proetus and the half brother of Lyrcus. Acrisius was father by Eurydice or Aganippe of Danae and thus grandfather of the hero Perseus through her. His other daughter was Evarete, wife of King Oenomaus of Pisa in Elis. Mythology Rivalry of twins Acrisius and Proetus were said to have quarrelled even in the womb of their mother and when Abas died and Acrisius had grown up, he expelled Proetus from his inheritance. On his exile, Proetus was supported by his father-in-law Iobates, the Lycian, Proetus returned, and Acrisius was compelled to share his kingdom with his brother by giving Tiryns to him, while he retained Argos for himself. Death Disappoin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiryns
Tiryns or (Ancient Greek: Τίρυνς; Modern Greek: Τίρυνθα) is a Mycenaean archaeological site in Argolis in the Peloponnese, and the location from which the mythical hero Heracles performed his Twelve Labours. It lies south of Mycenae. Tiryns was a hill fort with occupation ranging back seven thousand years, from before the beginning of the Bronze Age. It reached its height of importance between 1400 and 1200 BC, when it became one of the most important centers of the Mycenaean world, and in particular in Argolis. Its most notable features were its palace, its Cyclopean tunnels and especially its walls, which gave the city its Homeric epithet of "mighty walled Tiryns". Tiryns became associated with the myths surrounding Heracles, as the city was the residence of the hero during his labors, and some sources cite it as his birthplace. The famous megaron of the palace of Tiryns has a large reception hall, the main room of which had a throne placed against the righ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abas (son Of Lynceus)
In Greek mythology, Abas (; Ancient Greek: Ἄβας) was the twelfth king of Argos. His name probably derives from ἀ + βαίνω, that is, the one who does not walk away, which is in line with his tenacious and courageous character on the field of battle. Family Abas was the son of Lynceus of the royal family of Argos, and Hypermnestra, the last of the Danaides. With his wife Ocalea (or Aglaea, depending on the source), he had twin sons Acrisius (grandfather of Perseus) and Proetus, and one daughter, Idomene. Abas had also an illegitimate son named Lyrcus, who gave his name to the city of Lyrcea. The name Abantiades (; Ancient Greek: ) generally signified a descendant of this Abas, but was used especially to designate Perseus, the great-grandson of Abas, and Acrisius, a son of Abas. A female descendant of Abas, as Danaë and Atalante, was called Abantias. Mythology Abas was a successful conqueror, and was the founder of the city of Abae in northeastern Phocis, home t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argos, Peloponnese
Argos (; el, Άργος ; grc, label=Ancient Greek, Ancient and Katharevousa, Ἄργος ) is a city in Argolis, Peloponnese (region), Peloponnese, Greece and is one of the List of oldest continuously inhabited cities, oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and the oldest in Europe. It is the largest city in Argolis and a major center for the area. Since the 2011 local government reform it has been part of the municipality of Argos-Mykines, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 138.138 km2. It is from Nafplion, which was its historic harbour. A settlement of great antiquity, Argos has been continuously inhabited as at least a substantial village for the past 7,000 years. A resident of the city of Argos is known as an Argive ( , ; grc-gre, Ἀργεῖος). However, this term is also used to refer to those ancient Greeks generally who assaulted the city of Troy during the Trojan War; the term is more widely applied by the Home ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argive Characters In Greek Mythology
Argos (; el, Άργος ; grc, label=Ancient and Katharevousa, Ἄργος ) is a city in Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and the oldest in Europe. It is the largest city in Argolis and a major center for the area. Since the 2011 local government reform it has been part of the municipality of Argos-Mykines, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 138.138 km2. It is from Nafplion, which was its historic harbour. A settlement of great antiquity, Argos has been continuously inhabited as at least a substantial village for the past 7,000 years. A resident of the city of Argos is known as an Argive ( , ; grc-gre, Ἀργεῖος). However, this term is also used to refer to those ancient Greeks generally who assaulted the city of Troy during the Trojan War; the term is more widely applied by the Homeric bards. Numerous ancient monuments can be found in the city today. Agriculture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nauplius (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Nauplius ( grc, Ναύπλιος, "Seafarer") is the name of one (or more) mariner heroes. Whether these should be considered to be the same person, or two or possibly three distinct persons, is not entirely clear. The most famous Nauplius, was the father of Palamedes, called Nauplius the Wrecker, because he caused the Greek fleet, sailing home from the Trojan War, to shipwreck, in revenge for the unjust killing of Palamedes. This Nauplius was also involved in the stories of Aerope, the mother of Agamemnon and Menelaus, and Auge, the mother of Telephus. The mythographer Apollodorus says he was the same as the Nauplius who was the son of Poseidon and Amymone. Nauplius was also the name of one of the Argonauts, and although Apollonius of Rhodes made the Argonaut a direct descendant of the son of Poseidon, the Roman mythographer Hyginus makes them the same person. However, no surviving ancient source identifies the Argonaut with the father of Palamedes. Son of Pose ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galanthis
In Greek mythology, Galanthis or Galinthias was the woman who interfered with Hera's plan to hinder the birth of Heracles in favor of Eurystheus, and was changed into a weasel or cat as punishment for being so insolent as to deceive the goddesses of birth that were acting on Hera's behalf. Mythology Ovid's account In the version followed by Ovid in ''Metamorphoses'', Galanthis was the red-gold haired servant of Alcmene, who assisted her during the birth of Heracles. When Alcmene was in labor, she was having difficulty giving birth to a child so large. After seven days she called for assistance from Lucina, the goddess of childbirth (that is, the Greek Eileithyia). However, Lucina did not help her due to the wishes of Hera. Instead, she clasped her hands and crossed her legs, preventing the child from being born. Alcmene struggled in pain, cursed the heavens, and became close to death. Galanthis noticed Lucina and deduced Hera's plans. She told the goddess that the baby was b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maera (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Maera or Maira (Ancient Greek: Μαῖρα means "the sparkler") may refer to the following personages: ''Humans'' * Maera or Mera, one of the 50 Nereids, sea-nymph daughters of the "Old Man of the Sea" Nereus and the Oceanid Doris. She and her other sisters appear to Thetis when she cries out in sympathy for the grief of Achilles at the slaying of his friend Patroclus.Homer, ''Iliad'18.39-51/ref> * Maera, daughter of Atlas and ancestor of the below Maera. She was the mother by Tegeates, of Leimon, Scephrus, Archedius, Gortys, and Cydon. * Maera, descendant of the above Maera. * Maera, daughter of Proetus, son of Thersander, son of Sisyphus, was still a maid when she died. Otherwise, she was the mother of Locrus by Zeus. In some accounts, Locrus' mother was Megaclite, daughter of Macareus.Pseudo-Clement, '' Recognitions'' 10.21 Maera's shade appeared to Odysseus when the hero visited the underworld. * Maera, one of the Erasinides, Argive naiad daughters of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lernus
In Greek mythology, Lernus (Ancient Greek: Λέρνου) may refer to the following individuals: * Lernus, son of Proetus of Nauplia and father of Naubolus. * Lernus, the Olenian father of Palaemon, one of the Argonauts. The latter was also called the son of AetolusApollodorus, 1.9.16 or Hephaestus * Lernus, the Rhodian father by Amphiale of Cleodorus, one of the Achaean soldiers in the Trojan War. This son was slayed with arrows by Paris, son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. * Lernus, a Greek warrior who was killed by the Amazon Queen Penthesilia.Quintus Smyrnaeus1.228/ref> See also * List of Trojan War characters 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. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thersander
In Greek mythology, the name Thersander (; Ancient Greek: ''Thersandros'' means 'bold man' derived from 'boldness, braveness' and 'of a man') refers to several distinct characters: *Thersander or Thersandrus, a Corinthian prince as the son of King SisyphusPausanias2.4.3/ref> and the Pleiad Merope, daughter of the Titan Atlas. He was the brother of Ornytion (Porphyrion), Glaucus and Almus. His sons were Haliartus and Coronus, eponyms of Haliartus and Coronea, respectively, and also Proetus, himself the father of Maera who was known to have died a maiden. *Thersander, one of the Heracleidae, son of Agamedidas. His twin daughters Anaxandra and Lathria married the twin sons of Aristodemus, Procles and Eurysthenes. *Thersander of Crete, father, by Arethusa, of a son Hyllus (not to be confused with the son of Heracles). Hyllus was killed by Aeneas in the Trojan War. *Thersander, one of the Epigoni.Apollodorus3.7.2/ref> *Thersander, son of Polynices and one of the Epigoni, kille ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argonautica
The ''Argonautica'' ( el, Ἀργοναυτικά , translit=Argonautika) is a Greek epic poem written by Apollonius Rhodius in the 3rd century BC. The only surviving Hellenistic epic, the ''Argonautica'' tells the myth of the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts to retrieve the Golden Fleece from remote Colchis. Their heroic adventures and Jason's relationship with the dangerous Colchian princess/sorceress Medea were already well known to Hellenistic audiences, which enabled Apollonius to go beyond a simple narrative, giving it a scholarly emphasis suitable to the times. It was the age of the great Library of Alexandria, and his epic incorporates his research in geography, ethnography, comparative religion, and Homeric literature. However, his main contribution to the epic tradition lies in his development of the love between hero and heroine – he seems to have been the first narrative poet to study "the pathology of love". His ''Argonautica'' had a profound impact on Latin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
