Deileon

In Greek mythology, Deileon (Greek: Δηιλέων, Dēileōn) may refer to:

1. Son of Deimachus from Tricca in Thessaly. Along with his brothers, Autolycus and Phlogius, Deileon took part in the campaign of Hercules (Heracles) during the Amazon battles. These three brothers remained in Asia until the campaign ended. He in Sinope, in which they later became Argonauts in which both took Colchis. Plutarch mentioned himself as Demoleon (Ancient: Δημολέων, Modern: Δημολέοντας Dimoleontas or Dimoleondas)
2. A warrior, son of Epeus the Elean. Deileon was killed by Aeneas during the Trojan War.

References

• Emmi Patsi-Garin The Abridged Dictionary of Greek Mythology (Επίτομο λεξικό Ελληνικής Μυθολογίας), Haris Patsis publishers, Athens 1969