Achaean Leaders in the context of "Sthenelus (son of Capaneus)"

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⭐ Core Definition: Achaean Leaders

In Greek mythology, the Achaean Leaders were those who led the expedition to Troy to retrieve the abducted Helen, wife of Menelaus, king of Sparta. Most of the leaders were bound by the Oath of Tyndareus who made the Suitors of Helen swear that they would defend and protect the chosen husband of Helen against any wrong done against him in regard to his marriage.

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👉 Achaean Leaders in the context of Sthenelus (son of Capaneus)

In Greek mythology, Sthenelus (/ˈsθɛnələs, ˈstɛn-/; Ancient Greek: Σθένελος Sthénelos, "strong one" or "forcer", derived from sthenos "strength, might, force") was one of the Achaean Leaders. He was also counted as one of the Epigoni and a suitor of Helen.

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Achaean Leaders in the context of Imenarete

According to the Roman author Hyginus, Imenarete was the mother of Elephenor, one of the Achaean leaders, by Chalcodon. In some accounts, the spouse of Chalcodon was called Melanippe or Alcyone.

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Achaean Leaders in the context of Meges (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Mégês (Ancient Greek: Μέγης) may refer to the following figures:

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Achaean Leaders in the context of Medon (mythology)

In Greek mythology and history, Medon (/ˈmdən/; Ancient Greek: Μέδων, gen.: Μέδοντος means "lord' or "ruler") is the name of a number of different figures:

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Achaean Leaders in the context of Theronice

In Greek mythology, Theronice (Ancient Greek: Θηρονίκη) was an Olenian princess as the daughter of King Dexamenus and the twin sister of Theraephone. These maidens were wed to the Molionides, Eurytus and Cteatus. Theronice's son by the latter was Amphimachus, one of the Achaean Leaders. Her other possible siblings were Eurypylus and Deianira, also known as Mnesimache or Hippolyte.

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Achaean Leaders in the context of Theraephone

In Greek mythology, Theraephone (Ancient Greek: Θηραιφόνη, romanizedThēraiphónē, lit.'slayer of beasts') was an Olenian princess as the daughter of King Dexamenus of Olenus and the twin sister of Theronice. These maidens were wed to the Molionides, Cteatus and Eurytus. Theraephone's son by the latter was Thalpius, one of the Achaean Leaders. Her other possible siblings were Eurypylus and Deianira, also known as Mnesimache or Hippolyte.

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Achaean Leaders in the context of Epeius of Phocis

Epeius (/ɪˈp.əs/; Ancient Greek: Ἐπειός Epeiós) or Epeus was a mythological Greek soldier during the Trojan War or, in some accounts, one of the Achaean Leaders, at the head of a contingent of 30 ships from the islands of the Cyclades. He was also the architect of the Wooden Horse, by means of which the Achaeans took Troy; he was himself among those warriors who hid inside it.

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