Anchialus

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In Greek mythology, the name Anchialus (Ancient Greek: Ἀγχίαλος means 'near the sea') may refer to the following characters:

  • Anchialus, a 'well-skilled' Greek warrior who participated in the Trojan War. He and Menesthes, while riding a chariot, were killed by the Trojan hero Hector.[1]
  • Anchialus of Taphos, father of Mentes.[2]
  • Anchialus, a Phaeacian who participated in the games in honor of Odysseus.[3]

Notes

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  1. ^ Homer, Iliad 5.609
  2. ^ Homer, Odyssey 1.180
  3. ^ Homer, Odyssey 8.111

References

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  • Homer, The Iliad with an English Translation by A.T. Murray, Ph.D. in two volumes. Cambridge, MA., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann, Ltd. 1924. ISBN 978-0674995796. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library.
  • Homer, Homeri Opera in five volumes. Oxford, Oxford University Press. 1920. ISBN 978-0198145318. Greek text available at the Perseus Digital Library.
  • Homer, The Odyssey with an English Translation by A.T. Murray, PH.D. in two volumes. Cambridge, MA., Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann, Ltd. 1919. ISBN 978-0674995611. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.


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