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    Pronomus

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    In Greek mythology, Pronomus or Pronomos (Ancient Greek: Πρόνομος means 'grazing forward') may refer to two characters:

    • Pronomos, the "intelligent" satyr herald of Dionysus during the Indian War.[1] In secret union, Hermes fathered him, Pherespondus and Lycus to Iphthime, daughter of Dorus.[2] Eiraphiotes (i.e. Dionysus) entrusted to these three satyr brothers the dignity of the staff of the heavenly herald which their father was the source of wisdom.[3]
    • Pronomus, from Zacynthos, one of the suitors of Penelope along with other 43 wooers.[4] Upon returning from Ithaca, Odysseus shot down all the suitors including Pronomus with the help of Eumaeus, Philoetius, and Telemachus.[5]

    There is also the Pronomos Painter, known for the Pronomos Vase, now in Naples, which shows actors after a performance.

    Notes

    1. Nonnus, Dionysiaca 14.113
    2. Nonnus, Dionysiaca 14.113–114
    3. Nonnus, Dionysiaca 14.118–119
    4. Apollodorus, Epitome 7.29
    5. Apollodorus, Epitome 7.33

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