Polymelus (mythology)
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In Greek mythology, Polymelus or Polymelos (Ancient Greek: Πολύμηλον or Πολύμηλος, lit. 'with many sheep') may refer to multiple figures:
- Polymelos, suitor of Megara, mother of Ixion in one source. Together with another suitor, Phorbas, they slain Megara and, in vengeance, were murdered by the latter's son.[1]
- Polymelos, son of Icarius and Asterodia, daughter of Eurypylus. He was the brother of Damasiclus (Amasiclus), Penelope and Laodice (Iphthime).[2]
- Polymelus, a Lycian warrior, son of Argeas. He was killed by Patroclus.[3]
- Polymelus, a Trojan prince as an illegitimate son of King Priam by one of his concubines.[4]