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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Amphimachus I of Elis in the context of Amphimachus
In Greek mythology, Amphimachus (/æmˈfɪməkəs/; Ancient Greek: Ἀμφίμαχος derived from ἀμφί amphi "on both sides, in all directions, surrounding" and μαχη mache "battle") was a name attributed to multiple individuals.
- Amphimachus, son of Cteatus and Theronice.
- Amphimachus of Caria, son of Nomion and brother of Nastes.
- Amphimachus, son of Electryon and Anaxo.
- Amphimachus, son of Polyxenus and king of Elis.
- Amphimachus, a Greek warrior in the Trojan War, and one of the men hidden inside the Trojan horse.
- Amphimachus, one of the sons of Priam and prince of Troy
- Amphimachus, one of the Suitors of Penelope who came from Dulichium along with other 56 wooers. Amphimachus, with the other suitors, was slain by Odysseus with the aid of Eumaeus, Philoetius, and Telemachus.
- Amphimachus, also one of the Suitors of Penelope from Ithaca with 11 other wooers. He suffered the same fate as his above namesake.