Epistrophus (Greek mythology)

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In Greek mythology, Epistrophus[pronunciation?] (Ἐπίστροφος) may refer to:

  • Epistrophus, son of Iphitus by Hippolyte or Thrasybule and brother of Schedius. He was counted among the suitors of Helen.[1] Together with his brother he led the Phocians on the side of the Achaeans in the Trojan War, commanding thirty ships.[2][3][4]
  • Epistrophus, an ally of the Trojans, leader of the Halizones.[5]
  • Epistrophus, son of Euenus, grandson of Selepius and brother of Mynes; both brothers were killed by Achilles during the latter's invasion in Lyrnessus.[6]

References

  1. Bibliotheca 3. 10. 8
  2. Homer, Iliad, 2. 516
  3. Hyginus, Fabulae, 97
  4. Tzetzes, Homeric Allegories, Prologue, 540 - 542
  5. Homer, Iliad, 2. 856
  6. Homer, Iliad, 2. 692 - 693

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