Canthus (mythology)

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In Greek mythology, the name Canthus (Κάνθος) may refer to:

  • Canthus, one of the Argonauts, son of Canethus and grandson of Abas (alternately, son of Abas). He was killed by Caphaurus (or Cephalion), son of Amphithemis and Tritonis, in Libya.[1][2][3] According to Valerius Flaccus, however, he was killed by Gesander during the Colchian war.[4]
  • Canthus, one of the sons of Aegyptus, who married and was killed by Eurydice, daughter of Danaus.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Apollonius Rhodius, Argonautica, 1. 77 ff; 4. 1485 ff
  2. ↑ Hyginus, Fabulae, 14
  3. ↑ Valerius Flaccus, Argonautica, 1. 453
  4. ↑ Valerius Flaccus, Argonautica, 6. 317
  5. ↑ Hyginus, Fabulae, 170
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