Phalanthus

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In Greek mythology, Phalanthus is the name of three men.

1. Phalanthus of Tanagra, one of the defenders of Thebes against the Seven Against Thebes. He was killed by Hippomedon.[1]

2. Phalanthus, the Spartan founder of Tarentum. Married to Aethra.

3. Phalanthus, son of Agelaus (son of Stympalus, son of Elatus, son of Arcas). A city in Arcadia was named after him.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Statius, Thebaid, 9.103 [1]
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