Agaptolemus Explained

In Greek mythology, Agaptolemus (Ancient Greek: Ἀγαπτόλεμος) was an Egyptian prince as one of the sons of King Aegyptus.[1]

Family

Agaptolemus's mother was a Phoenician woman and thus full brother of Cercetes, Eurydamas, Aegius, Argius, Archelaus and Menemachus. In some accounts, he could be a son of Aegyptus either by Eurryroe, daughter of the river-god Nilus,[2] or Isaie, daughter of King Agenor of Tyre.[3]

Mythology

Agaptolemus suffered the same fate as his other brothers, save Lynceus, when they were slain on their wedding night by their wives who obeyed the command of their father King Danaus of Libya. He married the Danaid Pirene, daughter of Danaus and an Ethiopian woman.

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Notes and References

  1. [Pseudo-Apollodorus|Apollodorus]
  2. [John Tzetzes|Tzetzes]
  3. [Scholia]