Cynortas
In Greek mythology, Cynortas /sɨˈnɔrtəs/ or Cynortes /sɨˈnɔrtiːz/ (Greek: Κυνόρτας) was a king of Sparta. He was a son of King Amyclas of Sparta and Queen Diomede, brother of Argalus and Hyacinthus and the father of Oebalus or of Perieres.
His tomb was shown near Scias at Sparta.[1][2][3]
See also
References
- ↑ Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 1. 9. 5.; 3. 10. 3
- ↑ Pausanias, 3. 1. 3; 3. 13. 1.
- ↑ Scholia on Euripides, Orestes, 447
External links
Works related to Cynortas at Wikisource- Myth Index - Cynortes
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King of Sparta | Succeeded by Oebalus |
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