Tyrannus (mythology)

Character in Greek mythology

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In Greek mythology, Tyrannus (Ancient Greek: Τύραννος means 'an absolute ruler') was a Taphian prince a son of King Pterelaus and brother of Chromius, Chersidamas, Antiochus, Mestor, Everes[1] and Comaetho.[2] He was killed, along with most of his brothers, by the sons of Electryon.[3]

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1. ^ Apollodorus, 2.4.5
2. ^ Apollodorus, 2.4.7
3. ^ Apollodorus, 2.4.6

## References

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* Apollodorus, The Library with an English Translation by Sir James George Frazer, F.B.A., F.R.S. in 2 Volumes, Cambridge, MA, Harvard University Press; London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1921. ISBN 0-674-99135-4. Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.

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