Diomedes King of Thrace

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This article is about the king of Thrace whose horses were stolen by Heracles. For other uses, see Diomedes (disambiguation).

Diomedes, king of Thrace, was a giant, and son of Ares and Cyrene.[1] He lived on the shores of the Black Sea ruling the warlike tribe of Bistones.[2][3] He is known for his four man-eating horses[4], which Heracles stole in order to complete the eighth of his Twelve Labours, slaying Diomedes in the process.[5]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Apollodorus. Library and Epitome. 2.5.8[1]
  2. ^ Lucretius On the Nature of Things. 50 B.C.E[2]
  3. ^ Euripides. Alcestis. 438 B.C.E[3]
  4. ^ Quintus. The Fall of Troy Book VI [4]
  5. ^ Apollodorus. Library and Epitome. 2.5.8[5]
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