Eteoneus Explained

In Greek mythology, Eteoneus (Ancient Greek: Ἐτεωνεύς) may refer to various characters:

• Eteoneus, the Lacedaemonian son of Boethous,^[1] son of the Pelopid Argeius.^[2] During the Trojan War, he was the weapon-carrier of King Menelaus of Sparta. Afterwards, Eteoneus helped Odysseus in his trials getting back home.^[3]
• Eteoneus, one of the Suitors of Penelope who came from Same along with other 22 wooers.^[4] He, with the other suitors, was shot dead by Odysseus with the assistance of Eumaeus, Philoetius, and Telemachus.^[5]

See also

• 12916 Eteoneus, Jovian asteroid
• List of Greek mythological figures

References

• 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.
• 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. . Online version at the Perseus Digital Library. Greek text available from the same website.

Notes and References

1. [Homer]
2. Scholia ad Homer, Odyssey 4.10 & 22; Pherecydes, fr. 132 [=[[Robert Fowler (academic)|Fowler]] (2013), vol. 1, p. 345 & vol. 2, p. 438]
3. Homer, Odyssey 4.31
4. [Bibliotheca (Pseudo-Apollodorus)|Apollodorus]
5. Apollodorus, E.7.33